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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: Jimmyboze on August 31, 2010, 03:14:18 PM

Title: Muscle fatigue and cramping
Post by: Jimmyboze on August 31, 2010, 03:14:18 PM

I have been on CAPD the night cyler for 3 months.  Does anyone experience extreme muscle fatigue and cramping?  When I go to the gym I find that it takes me 4 or 5 days to recover after a workout, rather than 2 days previously.  I am taking protein supplements daily, up to 100 grams of protein daily because my albumin level is low.  I also take a weekly injection of Procrit.

I am frustrated because my energy level is so depleted, that normal, everyday tasks sometimes become difficult.  Anybody have any ideas?

Sandy in CA

Title: Re: Muscle fatigue and cramping
Post by: Trikkechickk on September 01, 2010, 07:54:59 AM

Sandy,

I have the same problem w/working out with weights.

I resolve it by drinking some diluted gatorade at least 1 hour before the workout.  The gatorade comes in powered form so I usually don't take the full strength, however the sugar in gatorade does help deliver the fluid into your muscles.    Also I use whey protein as a supplement.

Seems to help with dehydrations issues.  I still pee at 100% and I really dislike salt, so dehydration can be an issue for me.

When my BP goes too low, I feel my muscles burn....

I am also 61 and should start facing the fact that I won't recover as well as I used to, but I still think I'm in my 30's....

Title: Re: Muscle fatigue and cramping
Post by: Jimmyboze on September 01, 2010, 11:21:14 AM

Ha, ha!  Don't we all think we should still perform the same as we did when we were 30?   :lol;

Thanks for the tip!

Title: Re: Muscle fatigue and cramping
Post by: Zach on September 01, 2010, 02:07:52 PM

Don't forget muscles need energy.
People on dialysis need about 35 calories per kilogram of body weight per day.

http://www.kidney.org/professionals/Kdoqi/guidelines_updates/nut_a17.html

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Title: Re: Muscle fatigue and cramping
Post by: BigSky on September 01, 2010, 04:08:33 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 01, 2010, 02:07:52 PM

Don't forget muscles need energy.
People on dialysis need about 35 calories per kilogram of body weight per day.

http://www.kidney.org/professionals/Kdoqi/guidelines_updates/nut_a17.html

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Is that "ideal" bodyweight or current bodyweight?

Title: Re: Muscle fatigue and cramping
Post by: Zach on September 01, 2010, 04:43:26 PM

Quote from: BigSky on September 01, 2010, 04:08:33 PM

Is that "ideal" bodyweight or current bodyweight?

Good point!
It is ideal body weight.

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