Hey Ferr,
That I can't say that I have ever experienced that. Other than the cramping in the DVT leg, don't get cramps anywhere else. Are you staying hydrated? Talking the Potassium might have something to do with it too???? maybe check in with your pcp about that one...

Muscle cramps and spasms have been a horrible problem for me. I can not say that it is the coumadin though. I was having muscle spasms throughout my body even before the DVT. Very painful and annoying, Sometimes they woke/wake me up at night and it takes a lot of work to make them stop. My hands and fingers sometimes cramp up legs, toes, abdomen, sides, back. The worst one was when I was driving the freeway and turned my head to merge into traffic and my neck went into a spasm. I ended up having back surgery for major disc problems and some of it has diminished but not all. I have been told that some of the cramping was from permanent nerve damage brought on by my spinal nerves being pinched in my back but from what I understand, there are so many reason for cramps/spasms, and your doctor should rule out the causes. I do seem to remember that if I ate a half of a banana {high in Potassium), before bed, that I was not having nearly as many. Also certain medications, for instance cholesterol regulating medications can cause muscle cramps. I agree that you should check with your Dr. and I hope it gets better!

Ferr
Are you getting the cramps in your DVT leg or both legs? I was having a huge problem with the DVT leg but hydration and exercise helps.
Also, there are medications out there but we are usually so sick of taking meds by now...

For those who have been around for a while are going to be sick of hearing me say it, but a banana a day and lots of water (drinking) have done it for me. Meaning the banana high in potassium prevents your muscle from cramping.
Here are a few links that do talk about calf cramp, notice that one of these links says something about potassium can be the cause of calf cramps, I'm waiting for that issue to come out, so are many others...
http://lifeafterdvt.forumotion.com/calf-cramps-f23/calve-cramps-t30.htm
Until otherwise proven I'm sticking to my bananas and water ...

Dero, I eat bananas every day as that's one of my favorite fruits, I drink lots of water , and take potassium. Could I be taking to much potassium.
cegee I do have a lower back problem but have been getting injections for that, I suppose the back could be pushing against a nerve or twelve.
Marie, I don't have a DVT leg they don't know where my clots came from. I am also taking thyroid meds, and 2 different high blood pressure meds along with an anti depressant. I guess one of those in combination with my coumadin it could cause the cramps.
Sophie I can so relate to the forcing the cramped area to move even though your silently screaming as that's what i do every day. I was just curious if this was happening to anyone else too.

Magnesium and calcium imbalances can also lead to muscle cramps and warfarin/coumadin can affect calcium absorption because you need to limit the amount of Vitamin K you take in when using this drug, and Vit. K is needed to produce osteocalcin, a bone tissue protein that enhances calcium absorption.
So it might be more of a calcium imbalance causing the cramping, rather than a potasium imbalance. You might check with your doc.
Good luck!
Barb

Thanks Barb, I will ask him next time I'm in his office, (Next week actually). I am so sick of the cramping.

Ok ya'll I was in the doctors office yesterday and he recommended i start taking citruscyl

Citrusil! Really! Why?
Anyway, I really like Barb's answer here too - I used to get foot cramps at night, and a sure-fire remedy was to drink a glass of milk.
I get cramps in my dvt leg and odd muscle twitches in my arms and legs - not painful twitches but it's new since my dvt/warfarin. My doc would tell me it's all in my head, I'm sure.

LMAO OK chock this one up to either a Senior moment/brain farts or my favorite excuse "A Coumadin Moment" My doctor recommended Citrical with vitamin D. LMBO I can't believe I posted citriscyl