Hi! I’ve been using gel for several months, but a few weeks ago I made the change to injections. Each injection has resulted in some pains in random areas in my left leg, but mostly concentrated in the muscles below the knee. I also started waking up with muscle spasms in the same leg, which is something I used to have before puberty. The pain mostly subsides after a day or two.

I suspect the issue is vasodilation which I understand is more common in women than men because estrogen dilates the blood vessels, but I wanted to hear other peoples thoughts.

Wearing overknee socks (to compress) helps, as does ice and exercise/movement, which I think is in favour of this being vasodilation.

I will be bringing this up with a doctor in a couple of weeks, but I’m afraid he won’t be able to help much or have someone to refer me to as competence regarding trans stuff is pretty low here in Norway (also I’m diy).

I would like to know as much as possible about what this could be so I have something to present to him.

  • dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    3·
    3 months ago

    Yeah, I suspect it’s just dehydration and electrolyte imbalance from the increased exercise - I had a similar thing happen when I went from sedentary to regular exercise.

    • WillStealYourUsername@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
      2·
      3 months ago

      I’m sure that explains the cramps, but the pain/discomfort happens within an hour or two after injection and lasts for a couple of days, which is the part that I’m worried about. But they might be connected in some way so taking the advice I’ve been given here seems like the way to go. I’ve bought magnesium, bought some banana smoothies, had some fried creamed spinach with broccoli, and made sure to drink lots. Hopefully there won’t be any issues (or at least milder symptoms) with the next injection. Also gonna go grab some of those electrolyte sports drinks.

      Thanks again <3

      Edit: Also chocolate contains lots of potassium as well ! Treating myself as we speak

      • dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        2·
        3 months ago

        Awesome - I really hope the cramps go away. I was happy to hear you were starting to exercise more too, and to see now that you are really taking care of yourself is just so heart-warming!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️