Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

[sexywannabe]

This is about my 5th time on Atkins, and everytime I am on it, I always get this pain in my left leg and it's constant. I hurt my back years ago, and from that I have always had pain in my left leg. When I would go on a regular diet, it would not hurt, but when I go on Atkins, it hurts everytime including my back. I take a mulitvitamin everyday, but I was wondering if anyone else knew what I could do, or should I be taking different kinds of vitamins?

[cincywbbw]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

This is a new one on me, maybe you should check with your Doctor about it.
Good luck

[biogeek]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

Have you seen a physican about this pain? On your previous injury, how did it happen and how did the pain resolve itself? Did you go to physical therapy? I know you said the pain was constant, but how would you describe the pain, sharp, radiating, dull, throbbing....there's so many types of pain.

If you truly believe it's related to Atkins and what you're eating, are you keeping an accurate food journal? If so, please post a day's worth of food, and we'll see if you're lacking in the nutrient department.

Also, what sort of exercise are you doing? Are there other changes that you've done besides the diet?

[heatherm422]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

I'm not sure if its related to Atkins, but I had alot of the same issues with my legs when I was pregnant. When I saw my Dr., she told me that Too much Potassium or not enough Potassium in your system can cause leg pains. I started taking potassium everyday and it helped. I would ask your Dr. for sure!!

[hubbys_girl]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

My dh has pain in his legs and thinks it may be from a lack of potassium, maybe look at Dr. Atkins vitamin requirements in his book to see if you are getting the right quantities? I say check with your Dr. For sure!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

Can't answer your question, but I hope the pain passes quick|

[indymom]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

If your your Dr cant find any other reason..i would suggest, as someone else did, to look into your vitamin supplements. Not just potassium...but calcium and magnesium. It helped me even before starting atkins. Also, make sure you are well-hydrated.

[grovemonkey]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

If it is cramping it quite possibly a vitamin or mineral related problem. especially if you are exercising on top of that. Take some vitamins and eat some veggies.. if it doesn't help in a week after taking a daily vitamin go see your doctor, maybe get some bloodwork done.

[*Emma*]

Re: Pain in leg from Atkins diet?

I had cramps all the time when i first did atkins, they went as soon as i started taking my vitamins. lack of pottasium!