Sometimes the parathyroid glands can be damaged during thyroid surgery.
That can cause a 'low calcium tetany' involving bad muscle cramping.  I
don't know if this is the cause in your husband's case.  Other
possibilities include other electrolyte imbalances - like low levels of
potassium or magnesium in the bloodstream.

I would definitely seek out medical attention for this problem.
Susan

 At 07:53 PM 9/22/01 -0500, you wrote:
>My Husband has had horrible muscle cramp in his legs and stomach area since
>his surgery.  What would cause this??  Does he need some sort of suppliment
>other than his Thyroid Medication??  Has anyone experienced this??
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