Vrae, our stories are similar. Woke up in recovery room convinced I had a shattered ankle!! I do get severe cramps in my toes, foot and calf, what my dad used to call a "charlie horse". Standing and walking , though very painful, usually resolves that. I also get visible muscle twitches that make me crazy. Feels like hot popcorn popping inside my leg. My husband puts his hand on the muscle and puts firm steady pressure on it. I also use heating pad and warm epsom salt bath. I don't do well with Valium, it makes me too weepy . ~Lottie