Illuminator
04-14-2004, 11:04 PM
I've had this pain in my left calf for a while, and don't know what to do.
I've put ice on it (but it's been giving me pain for a while), and also wrap it up at times, but it's still giving me pain.
I generally notice this pain more when i exercise, but sometimes it pops up when i'm just sitting. It's sort of like a pain that makes the muscle feel weak, and it stings in a way. I would like some advice as to what to do, as i've already consulted my doctor, and he just did a quick test and said it's a muscle sprain i believe.
I notice it the most though when i stretch, as i can't go down nearly as much with my left side as i can with my right. I hold some stretches for about 3 minutes for that area, but it's still giving me pain.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I've put ice on it (but it's been giving me pain for a while), and also wrap it up at times, but it's still giving me pain.
I generally notice this pain more when i exercise, but sometimes it pops up when i'm just sitting. It's sort of like a pain that makes the muscle feel weak, and it stings in a way. I would like some advice as to what to do, as i've already consulted my doctor, and he just did a quick test and said it's a muscle sprain i believe.
I notice it the most though when i stretch, as i can't go down nearly as much with my left side as i can with my right. I hold some stretches for about 3 minutes for that area, but it's still giving me pain.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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crabbyroad
04-15-2004, 08:30 AM
Illuminator,
Maybe consult a different doctor for a second opinion. What test did they run?
I had a searing burning pain in my leg, that would come and go, sitting or squatting, walking, etc. And then the area, not the whole leg, would have a "numbness" feeling to it. I could run my hands over my leg and not feel it over this area. For me it ended up being a compressed pinched nerve in my hip, as I was pregnant when it began, and it persisted for months after my child was born. The neurologist actually did multitude of tests, walking up and down, watching my gait, standing on one leg, sticking a needle ***** in the area and surrounding areas with my head turned, to tell me if I felt it or not, etc. It was for me caused by the pressure of her weight, and compressed the nerve. It took awhile for it to open back up, another few months. But I would seek another opinion. Seems a strain, wouldnt cause the searing pain for this long.
CrabbyRoad
Maybe consult a different doctor for a second opinion. What test did they run?
I had a searing burning pain in my leg, that would come and go, sitting or squatting, walking, etc. And then the area, not the whole leg, would have a "numbness" feeling to it. I could run my hands over my leg and not feel it over this area. For me it ended up being a compressed pinched nerve in my hip, as I was pregnant when it began, and it persisted for months after my child was born. The neurologist actually did multitude of tests, walking up and down, watching my gait, standing on one leg, sticking a needle ***** in the area and surrounding areas with my head turned, to tell me if I felt it or not, etc. It was for me caused by the pressure of her weight, and compressed the nerve. It took awhile for it to open back up, another few months. But I would seek another opinion. Seems a strain, wouldnt cause the searing pain for this long.
CrabbyRoad
Illuminator
04-15-2004, 06:59 PM
Well the thing is, the pain i've had doesn't really become prevalent all the time, and it comes and goes. but the thing is that i burns at times, and that area itself seems very tense. Since i'm trying to become more flexible this tenseness is very noticeable.
As for the test my doctor ran, i don't even know if i can call it a test. all he did really was ask me to lay down on my back, and started to move my knee joint and feeling the calf muscle, and then declared it to be a sprain.
I'm going to likely get it checked by another doctor and see what they have to say.
However i have a question to ask of you (since you've had pain in that area), and maybe you coud advise me as to what to do. Until i do get an appointment, should i continue to exercise? I don't really do anything strenous. I do some bodyweight exercises, then do some cardio for about 45 minutes, and then stretch. Did your doctor advise you to remain relaxed for it to rest, or did they tell you to keep active. I know this might be hard to answer, but anything would be great.
Thanks
As for the test my doctor ran, i don't even know if i can call it a test. all he did really was ask me to lay down on my back, and started to move my knee joint and feeling the calf muscle, and then declared it to be a sprain.
I'm going to likely get it checked by another doctor and see what they have to say.
However i have a question to ask of you (since you've had pain in that area), and maybe you coud advise me as to what to do. Until i do get an appointment, should i continue to exercise? I don't really do anything strenous. I do some bodyweight exercises, then do some cardio for about 45 minutes, and then stretch. Did your doctor advise you to remain relaxed for it to rest, or did they tell you to keep active. I know this might be hard to answer, but anything would be great.
Thanks
crabbyroad
04-15-2004, 08:02 PM
I stayed active, but Im no weight lifter or did the type workouts you do. My searing burning pains were sporadic. I would be standing or walking, squat down to pick up something and OUCH, the shooting burning pain. Or go to just sit down, it must have been intensifying the pressure on my compressed nerve if I move it a certain way. Because not every move resulted the same way, sometimes no pain at all. But as far as medical advice to me, no they didnt suggest that I stay seated or elevate legs, or anything like that. Good Luck to you, please let us know what your new doc says.
CrabbyRoad
CrabbyRoad
gle56
04-15-2004, 09:24 PM
My wife had the same thing and still does. But from the reading she is much older than you (57). Her doctor gave her an echo test to check for any clots. There were none so he told her it may be a collapsed vein. She was told to prop up her leg with pillows while she grades papers and reads at night. She has done so and it has helped somewhat. Her's was an ache, not a severe pain.- gle
janson
04-16-2004, 12:58 PM
Bulging or herniated disc is my first thought. Lie on the back and lift your streched left leg upwards slowly. Feeling the pain in the leg is highly suggestive for impinged nerve in your lumbar or sacral part of the spinal cord. Dg is with MRI of the lower back.
Atherosclerosis in the calf artery would make pain worse with walking and vanish when stop. Thrombosis in leg veins would cause swelling of the leg down to the foot.
Atherosclerosis in the calf artery would make pain worse with walking and vanish when stop. Thrombosis in leg veins would cause swelling of the leg down to the foot.
gle56
04-16-2004, 01:15 PM
Thats for the information. I will relay this to her when she gets home this evening. This board is so great! - gle
Illuminator
04-20-2004, 10:56 PM
Well i went to the doctor today, and told her about my calf. I told her i get a burning sensation, adn that it's very tense. I told her it's been going on for a while, and she said that maybe i should try physiotherapy. So hopefully i'll find a good center, and do a bit of physiotherapy. Wish me luck!
skylan
04-22-2004, 08:51 AM
I've had this same problem for 4 years and I've had 2 MRI's of the low back and 1 of the right hip. The doctors can't find anything wrong. The pain is so bad I have taken pain medication for all this time.
What other test is available for compressed nerves?
What other test is available for compressed nerves?
MissLijChristne
04-22-2004, 09:44 AM
Hi,
I had something similiar for less length of time than you. I too went to the doctors and had several tests, but they could never diagnose it. They gave me muscle relaxors and told me to stretch it...
Have you been under any unusual stress or had any sudden anxiety? Sometimes that can cause a problem. Also, is there enough iron and potassium in your blood? Sometimes with a lack of certain vitamins or minerals, muscle cramps can occur.
Best of luck to you!
~E.C.S.~
I had something similiar for less length of time than you. I too went to the doctors and had several tests, but they could never diagnose it. They gave me muscle relaxors and told me to stretch it...
Have you been under any unusual stress or had any sudden anxiety? Sometimes that can cause a problem. Also, is there enough iron and potassium in your blood? Sometimes with a lack of certain vitamins or minerals, muscle cramps can occur.
Best of luck to you!
~E.C.S.~
Illuminator
04-22-2004, 10:49 PM
Sorry to hear that Skylan, hopefully you'll be able to overcome the pain completely one day
Well MissLi, stress is common every once in a while, but never anything serious i believe. As for anxiety, nothing serious as well. I talked to my physical education teacher, and he also mentioned the same thing about potassium, but the thing is i tend to eat quite a bit of rice, so i don't know if that can be the issue. Thanks for the tips though
Well MissLi, stress is common every once in a while, but never anything serious i believe. As for anxiety, nothing serious as well. I talked to my physical education teacher, and he also mentioned the same thing about potassium, but the thing is i tend to eat quite a bit of rice, so i don't know if that can be the issue. Thanks for the tips though