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SueCan

Aug 13, 2011

To: fairladyz47597

I used to have cramps about 2-3 times during sleep every night for many years and then I came across this magic remedy searching online. I still fail to understand the logic of what I am doing to avoid leg cramps for past over a year now. It is working very well so far without a single day of cramp. Here is the remedy: just open a new bar of bath soap (any brand or type will work) and place it under your bed sheet near the leg side. let it stay there all the times near your legs, underneath the sheet. Cramps will just disappear. I still get them when I am lying on my family room sofa while watching TV, but never while on bed. You don't need to replace the soap bar as it does not get over, just change the sheets in the normal way as and when required. Post your experience if you try it.

Good luck

lifetime76

Aug 29, 2011

For about two years now I have been having ankle pain that would be so bad at night, that it would wake me up from my sleep. It comes and goes. Sometimes I will go months and not hurt at all. Now I am having calf pain as well. The best way I can describe the way my calves feel, is the soreness you get in your calves after having a charley horse, but I have not had any charley horse cramps. The calf pain comes and goes, it doesnt always happen at night as with my ankle pain, and I have noticed that its worse after I have been sitting for extended periods of time. It can hurt so bad, that its hard to put weight on it. My calves have been hurting me off and on all day today. I went outside earlier and as I stepped off of a step and put weight on my right leg, the worst pain shot up out of my calf... now I am hurting all the way up my right leg. This doesnt make any sense to me at all. I have no idea what is going on.

tomblaze

Sep 05, 2011

To: me too

i also have these symptoms...i dont know what the heck is going on.. calf muscle sore to the touch.. and back of my legs as well.. i cant seem to find anything from doctors.. what have you found ..lots of money and test ..nothing..tom..

walkerwa

Sep 20, 2011

I've had a lot of the symptoms described here. About a year ago I started wearing Terra Plana "barefoot technology" shoes. That has really changed things for me. I would imagine the "Five Fingers" shoes would help too, but I don't fit into those well. We think all the arch supports and orthotics help us, but I found that over time the "barefoot" walking has made my calves much better. I also found that a very specific type of massage called "Active Release Technique" or "Energy Release" helped a lot too.

terj

Sep 28, 2011

I amd a 39 year old, white male who having read the symptoms above and began nodded enthusiastically since I have been experiencing the same thing.  Here is what just worked for me...

PROBLEM:  focused muscular pain on the outside of both calves that was exceptionally strong.  I found it not able to be releaved by massage and it was particularly bad after not having moved for a few minutes or hours.  First thing in the morning was the worst, but even standing up from a seated position. I walked with a pronounced limp.   It also began to move up into my thighs a tough and was focused on the lower part of each outer thigh.  This was not as severe and it felt like a bruise on each thigh.

SOLUTION:  based on what I read here, I figured that I'd try a supplement or two.  I originally thought I must have been low on Potassium, but that wasn't it.  I went to Walgreens drugstore and picked up a single supplement called "Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc".  (It was the only one they had with Magnesium in it.  Each pill contains 33% of the FDA recommended levels of Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc and also contains 50% of the Vitamin D3.  Well, after a couple days of taking this supplement 3x per day, my legs have dramatically improved.  I would say the pain level went from a pain level of 7 out of 10 down to about a 2 out of 10 and it is improving daily.  I'm not a big holistic guy or a supplement guy, but it appears that my leg pain originated from a deficiency in Magnesium.  I just wanted to share that information here since it could help others experiencing the same thing.  Good luck!

heymanisth

Oct 10, 2011

Do you find yourself drinking much more water and peeing much more frequently also. Is your pee almost clear? If so your body may not be using its water properly, lack of water will give you cramps.
Diabetes insipidus may be your problem, Yes it is a form of diabetes but is so much less severe than the other types of diabetes and can be easily controlled. Google it to get more info.

bigmamafolk

Oct 12, 2011

My father always had these severe leg cramps &I knots, he was told it was a potassium shortage. He says eating s banana helps. I now have this problem but I had an almost crippling back pain a week ago, related hum???

bigmamafolk

Oct 12, 2011

Oh forgot I'm 38a yrs old too.

niquette

Oct 13, 2011

To: Jo D

I've also had muscle cramping for years and found the cure. I stopped drinking coffee. Coffee is a stimulant that depletes your vitamins and can reek havoc on your body. If your a coffee drinker. Give it up. All you have to loose is your pain. Good luck to all of you.

niquette

Oct 13, 2011

Martin3262

Oct 14, 2011

A wonderful cure for cramps assorted is quinine

heyday

Oct 15, 2011

To: marrisipossa

Comments about anxiety are not helpful. Do you not think these people who are truly physically suffering are not contending with enough without your useless comments. The physical pain often causes anxiety, but most often it is NOT the root. Have some empathy!

georget30

Oct 24, 2011

HORMONES.
Hormones leave the body through the toes. Wierd but true.
It travels down the legs to do so.
I was getting hormone injections and then started getting the same pain as the majority. Doc didnt link the problem.She thought it was unrelated.
3 month of calf pain and then i stopped taking the injections and the pain gradually went away.
my condition is called hypothyroidism.
I pretty much dont have enough hormones and this was boosting my levels..
Get your hormones checked out.
Im starting the injections next week again after 1 year without.
will post in a month to see how im going.

torib545

Oct 28, 2011

To: ashlielesley

I am having the exact same thing, They are thinking it is FM. I am 20 years old and have been dealing with this for over a year. It first started when I was diagnosed with Crohns disease. Cant find out anything that helps and now they are thinking that Narcotic pain killer is the best way to go. I have an extremely high tolerance for them so this is scary if anyone knows anything please let me know.

Jbobby

Oct 29, 2011

I have very painful tightness and burning sensations on the outer sides of both my calfs when i walk, I had to do alot of my own thinking to find a solution, if any of you have high arches in your feet this may be the cause. It turned out i was walking more on the outside of my feet my whole life causing irregular muscle function. A pair of specialized orthotic shoes helped this problem dramaticly. I hope this helps at least one of you, and good luck

bellahquan78

Oct 31, 2011

To: everyone

Oh my goodness. this information is overwhelming-from disorders to diabetic symptoms to vitamin deficiencies.
These are my exact symptoms-first step when i get out of bed-i want to totally scream and cry! My calves are so tight that massages two days in a row were unsuccessful. my massage therapist was blown away by how tight the skin and muscles were-even commenting she was afraid to tear my muscles by digging in any deeper. i've soaked in epsom salts-elevate my legs onto a pillow before bed with a heat pad-even tried lower back and glute massages to try loosening muscles in legs. I am not getting any relief-the burning sensation is intensifying-some cramping in my feet-but it's mostly the tight very sensitive to the touch calf muscles. i haven't over exurted-no illnesses-no change in diet. i'm scared to contact a doctor seeing that so many do not have a certain diagnosis.

goattw3lve

Nov 07, 2011

To: All

Hi Guys- First off let me reiterate other's relief at finding a good conversation about these symptoms. Though it sounds like there a few conditions floating around in this thread, I found answers here and decided to share my experience. Background: 31 year old male in good health. Workout but don't run. About 2 weeks ago I started experiencing a burning pain in the sides of my calves. As stated by others it felt much like a lactic acid buildup. After cruising this forum and deciding I had every terrible disease under the sun I decided to start simply. As posted by another user here I gave the Magnesium deficiency route a shot. I started taking a Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc pill 3 times daily with meals. No joke- I started feeling relief after a few hours. Which doesn't even seem possible, I know. Since starting the Magnesium the pain has gone from a solid 7 to at most a 1.5 or 2. So that seems to be the answer for me. Also- I drink Diet Coke. A lot of it. I know this is very likely the culprit in this situation as I've read it prevents absorption of things like Potassium and Magnesium. I need to give it up, I know. My last vice, and a hard one to give up. Anyway- I hope everyone else finds some relief. Best of luck!

Auntalee

Nov 13, 2011

To: Calf and leg pain

Hello Everyone: I too suffer from leg pain that wakes me up out of a sound sleep. May I suggest looking at your seating position at work. If you sit in front of a computer all day and then again at home, the sitting position may be causing the pain. I sit for long periods doing paperwork at three different nursing facilities and the seating is uncomfortable to begin with but it is what it is. A second suggestion is to look at your footwear. Several years ago I began to have pain in my R hip. I had a new pair of athletic shoes I wore for work. As the week progressed, the pain started going down my leg. A physical therapist I worked with pointed out the shoes could be causing the problem by encouraging the outward rolling motion of my foot, throwing my hip out of alignment. I bought a different pair of shoes with better support and the pain went away. Just a thought.

bmart100

Nov 20, 2011

To: All

This is for everyone that is experiencing leg pain or all-over muscle pain. I'll make this post short because there is much that you will have to research to see if this will help you. This site is the most helpful: http://www.krispin.com/lectin.html. Pay particular attention to symptoms, diet and what can be done to alleviate your specific problem. None of us will have the same symptoms so read this article with an open mind and definitely do further research including showing this article to your doctor. At first I thought that my symptoms were something that I would be saddled with for the rest of my life since so many of you had seen their physicians and none of them could arrive at a diagnosis. In my case, after about ten days I feel almost back to normal and have started lightly exercising. Something I hadn't been able to do because I was in so much pain.

Best of luck to you all.
Cheers, Ben Martinez, retired nurse.
P.S. try alternative products, consult with a knowledgeable person in a health food store for advice.

Trina_C

Dec 05, 2011

To: JNGW

I have pain and tightning in the bottom of my legs, its worse in the morning and if I sit for too long at night, I looked for an answer online and found that it may be a vitamin D deficiency, so I went to the doctors and had a blood test done and sure enough I am vitamin D deficient, I am taking vitamin D now and hoping that it fixes it.

LRob65

Dec 13, 2011

To: ALL

I used to have this problem (both calves feeling so tight that I actually had trouble walking). As someone else mentioned, it is almost as though I did a really hard calf workout (even though I did not). The problem went away and I never really gave it much thought, until it came back recently - after being gone for about 2 years. In my case, I have definitely narrowed it down to vitamins / minerals. My wife is a lifestyle coach and she had be on a custom vitamin blend that I took every morning religiously (liquid vitamins), though I really didn't know what was in them. When the problem came back I mentioned it to her and she had just switched me from the custom vitamins I was on (whch included a multi-mineral) to more of an anti-aging one, which was really geared more towards bone and joint health. She ordered me up my old one and within 2 or 3 days no more calf pain / tightness. If anyone wants I can try to figure out EXACTLY what vitamins are in my custom blend, but I will say in general that I relate this symptom directly to the minerals portion of my vitamins.

becx07

Dec 21, 2011

To: whoever;

For the past 4 months iv been suffering wwith bad back' physician said its pulled and strained muscles on the lower spine, then these past 3 weeks I'm getting constant pains in my calfs and its agonising I can't sleep at night , they couldn't find any problems with my back from my mri scan. Iv been back to my gp who has put me on muscle relaxers.. Iv been on painkillers u name it I have had it! I'm 19 and want to be myself again! If anyone knows any advice please help!!!

Ms_Charlie

Jan 07, 2012

To: Heather

Hi,
I am 21 now, but I was a very dedicated cheeleader in high school, was varsity captain until I was out on medical leave. During basketball season, my team would practice every day for 1-2 hours and then if there was a game,we would go to it after practice. So we were working out and exercising for more then 6 hours a couple days a week. One week I noticed that my calves were sore, so I thought that I had just over done it, so I stretched and went back to my routine of cheer. Later in the week it got continually worse, so i asked my couch if I could just not run, she looked at me and told me to run. So I did. The day after I couldn't walk. I was taken to my doctor that day and he did blood work, but said I had just dehydrated my muscles and to NOT even consider walking, this was from Friday to Sunday. On Monday my doc admitted me to the hospital, I had several test done, including an MRI, a lower lumbar puncture, a cat scan, a muscle scan and umpteen more. They never came out with a for sure diagnosis. I was in the hospital for 4 days and was put in a wheel chair for 4 months. The closest they got to diagnosing me was saying that I had highly severe shin splints and that I came with in a hair of ripping everything away from my bones from knees to ankles in both legs. Now with being in a wheel chair for 4 months that should have solved the problem. Not even close.I have residual pain in both calves ranging from mild to severe depending on what exercise I do. IF ANY. I also have found that i can not tell the difference between hot and cold unless it is extreme cold or extreme heat, and even then it feels mild. This is only on the backs and sides of my calves. So I am pretty sure I have nerve damage. I am so so so glad I found other people with problems like mine, I was beginning to think It was all in my head. LOL. yay for not being crazy!:) if anyone knows or has a clue what they think I might have or another avenue to look down PLEASE let me know.

P.S i have also been tested for MS it was negative.

bmart100

Jan 07, 2012

To: Ms_Charlie

I have extreme empathy for you and what you are having to go through. In April of last year I started to have a lot of the same symptoms you are feeling now. And, like in your situation, the doctors could not find the diagnosis. After more than eight months and having gone to see my primary doctor, and a chiropractor, no one could determine the cause of my near constant pain. Being a nurse, I started to research on the internet the possible cause of my problem. Long story short, I determined that I had Leaky Gut Syndrome. This is caused by the inflammation of the gut wall, through which bacteria and undigested food pass into the circulatory system. The body reacts to this problem by treating it as a foreign substance and starts to develop antibodies. In essence, it develops into an autoimmune problem for the body manifested by extreme muscular pain and in other symptoms. My doctor had not heard of LGS so I gave him printed material I had found on the subject. You can rule out LGS by having a lab done consisting of drinking Lactulose and Mannitol as directed on this site: http://www.truehealthlabs.com/leaky-gut-test/ . You may have to inform your doctor if he has not heard of this test. On this site you will find "The Leaky Gut Syndrome Report": http://www.leakygutcure.com/free-report/Leaky-Gut-Report.pdf. This report gives a more in-depth explanation of the problem. Good luck to you, and if I can assist you further, write to me on this forum; publicly or private. Ben

Ms_Charlie

Jan 07, 2012

To: bmart100

Thank you, I will research it. The problem is I have had the pain since my wheelchair days and nothing stops it, elevating and heat helps but not nearly enough. I can admit after my junior year when this happened, I stopped getting or staying in shape so now, when I do even a little exercise It is severe pain. I am afraid that my dreams of being a police officer is over because of this injury. My family members just say to take it slow, but for a single week I walked or very slowly jogged for a mile every 2 days, the next week I was walking with a cane. I think compartment syndrome, might be something it explain it, but I am just so lost. Ugh, sometimes you get so frustrated at no answers. Thanks again, feel free to email me on here or post back. :)

bmart100

Jan 08, 2012

To: Ms_Charlie

Your frustration is understandable, more so considering all the medical terminology used. Let's hope it is not Compartment Syndrome that is causing your problems. If you feel that it is your problem, become very acquainted with the definition and how to treat it. Never elevate your legs higher than your heart; just makes matters worse. And, do not exercise excessively at this point. That also compounds matters as you well know from the results you have had when running. My problem was aggravated by muscle stress. I was going to the gym five days a week and felt that at my age, I was doing exceptionally well. Then my problems started, gradually at first, until my whole body musculature was affected. Even if I had wanted to do some exercising, I was not able because of the pain. Don't despair though. You may be able to beat this disease if you persevere and continue to be interactive with your health care. No one knows your body better than you do. For the present, avoid foods with gluten, sugar in any form; soy in any form also, dairy, processed foods, processed salt, and alcohol. Caffeine, whether from coffee or soft drinks. Medications, avoid NSAIDS such as ibuprofen,Aleve, and prescription medications such as Celebrex. Also, antibiotics and steroidal meds such as Prednisone, Hydrocortisone and Corticosteroids. Concentrate on eating cooked vegetables, fruits and beef, chicken and fish. Drink enough water to stay well hydrated unless told differently by your doctor. Please let me know if there are any new developments with your situation. In good health, Ben

Kerri56

Jan 08, 2012

To: Everyone

I am having the same problems with my calf, shins and feet. They feel tight and they hurt all the time. My right foot cramps up so I can't uncurl my toes unless I stand up immediately. My foot can go into a cramp from stretching in my sleep. I was diagnosed with low Vitamin D levels, but haven't seen any improvement since I started one month ago. I'm taking one Vitamin D per week consisting of 50,000 units. I back surgery in 2009 and I'm wondering if it's a result of the back injury I got when a 200 pound male jumped off a ladder without looking and landed on me. My disc was forced out the side and was impeding a nerve root. I collapsed, and within a week I was crawling because the back and leg pain was so great. The leg tightening and pain has been an issue this year only, but it won't go away. I am making an appointment with my back surgeon to see if this can be an issue. If anyone else has had the similar thing happen to them and has been able to find something that makes it go away, please write to me.

Kerri
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Le_Roi_De_Rois

Jan 14, 2012

To: All

If all tests show nothing then it a diet/nutritional thing. Could be dehydration. Athletes need more than a gallon a day of water (not juice, not soda, not Gatorade). Lack I potassium may also do this. Haven't you seen pro runners and athletes with bananas?

Start with the basics.

violevwatson

Jan 18, 2012

To: Vicki234

hi how are you? my girlfriend daughter had pain in her calf's and her doctor said at 13 years old its growing pain. it got worst and worst. finally another doctor did a test for cancer and sure enough it was. not meant to scare anyone. all i am saying doctors should check for this as well.

violevwatson

Jan 18, 2012

Butcher's broom is a herb that has been used for years to help with leg pains that is associated with poor circulation.Scientists have discovered that sparteine, one of the main components in butcher's broom, inhibits the proteins in snake venom and thus is a potent treatment for detoxification of some snake bites. however it can raise your blood pressure.
i knew of an old woman who was walking with a cane, and i told her to try using butcher's broom or potassium. After threes of using it she no longer needed her cane. she was so happy, and never would've believe it if she didn't experience it herself. Do some research on this first. it may not be good for everyone.

violevwatson

Jan 18, 2012

To: Ms_Charlie

hi just wanted to make a comment. my elderly friend took butcher's broom and after three weeks she no longer needed a cane for walking. butcher's broom is excellent if you have poor blood circulation. But it can raise your blood pressure. Google it and you will be surprise how it can work. My friend who was in her 60's at the time thanked me over and over. But I was just happy that there was something that worked for her. She had been using that cane she said for 20 years. Now i am not saying it could work for you. i am just saying it could work for many people, and maybe you.

salaar553

Jan 29, 2012

plz some one help me , im 19 yr old male nd im experiencing leg pain from about 3 yrs,, i hv taken many test but there is no output of any disease ,, now i hv desire of running and playing like all other normal people plz plz give som advice or suggestions,, all my frndz are makin fun of my legs that im not able to run and play...

nazie1957

Feb 02, 2012

To: All

I've read a lot of the posts here but haven't seen any except for the 13 year old girl, where the calf pains started at an early age. I can remember crying and my mom rubbing my calves when I was around seven. These debilitating pains have continued all of my life, I'm now 54. My daughter had the same type pains when she was six and she would hurt so bad she would just tremble and not be able to walk. Now my grandson has had several occasions of crying with his legs, one morning could not walk. We have all been to our doctors regarding this issue. No one appears to understand or even care to find out what it could be. I have to say our pains are not constant or in both legs at the same time usually. Lately I have noticed mine seem to be associated with damp weather and the left leg appears to hurt more often than the right. We feel as though the pain is in the muscle, not the bone. But for my daughter and grandson, they just come and go at will.

Anyone else with this type issue?

Celiacmamababy

Feb 06, 2012

To: All

http://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/topic/78484-sore-calves/
its prob celiac disease, cut out gluten from food, shampoo, nail polish, etc and symptoms will alleviate after 6 to 8 weeks. Be careful of cross contamination. Good luck!

skeetelmore65

Feb 07, 2012

To: Celiacmamababy

I have definitely found a place to join right in....and to tell of the misery that lives in my legs, as well.
I have wondered if what I have could be Celiac disease. I have always had some problems with my intestional tract, but not too bad, until this past year or two. I had a bout with something BAD, last month. It made me have cold sweats, fainty feeling and so weak that when I finally emptied out...or so, I thought, I was yawning and sooo tired. I could hardly hold my head up or my eyes open. IT was horrible.
I had or have still Endometriosis. What I went through last month resembled that same dreadful heat that emits from ur body, when ur having a bm or just need to have a bm. Literally feels like steam comes out of my ears and if, I don't lay or the floor, I will pass out right there. It will happen if, I don't heed that feeling.
It feels good @ being able to talk to others that really understand how this pain is unrelentless and never gives up.
It feels good to just, let it out...YOWCH...these LEG pains(both) are driving me crazy and I don't understand what it is?? The Docs are working on me, to find the answer, but it has been 6yrs and I am tired....beyond tired, of it.
I have only got to read some of u guys posts...and am sorry, but my eyes just won't let me look at this computer screen too long either. I have the flux, on my comp. screen and must say, it helps take the brightness away. It brings out more of the warm colors, I guess. I already have the setting on my comp. screen set to the lowest level(brightness resolution). I donnot what is causing my eyes to do that, but my whole body, IT stays pretty much in misery. I hurt everywhere, but my LEGS are really BAD.
THere are so many of us suffering with something the Docs can't dx...and I pray that we have relief from this agony...soon.:s
Take care and God bless all of u.:))<3 Karen
Ps.I can relate @ knee pain, calf pain, foot pain *joints and the muscles are killing me. Of course, my whole body feels out of whack, including head, neck, back and my abdomen does stay distended some...all the time...: P

tuesdayspassion

Feb 20, 2012

To: terj

thanks terj, I will definitely try that too. it's such an odd pain to have! makes me feel really out of shape/weak but it's exciting to know that it might not be that and that there is a way to get rid of this!

bmart100

Feb 21, 2012

To: skeetelmore65

For about 8 months, I had some of the same symptoms that you are having at present. Being a nurse, I started researching on the internet for a diagnosis since my doctor was unable to do anything for me. I had also gone to a chiropractor because of back pain but to no avail. On the internet, I ran across an autoimmune illness called Leaky Gut Syndrome. Even my doctor was not familiar with it. Further research provided me with a diet that avoided all sugar, gluten and all gluten containing grains; most starches like potatoes and rice, all dairy, and all oils made from grains such as canola, corn and others. Started cooking with coconut oil and olive oil. The problem of LGS starts slowly and can be aggravated by stress or trauma. The lining of the small intestine becomes eroded to the point that undigested food leaks into the circulatory system and an auto-immune response is triggered by the body. The symptoms vary from person to person but is manifested by muscle and joint pain, depression, malaise, inability to exercise because of the pain and various other symptoms, depending on the person. You can get a lab test for LGS as explained on this site: http://www.truehealthlabs.com/leaky-gut-test/ Ask your doctor for an order for the test and proceed from there. This is another site that will explain LGS: http://www.leakygutcure.com/blog/leaky-gut-syndrome-treatment/ This diet you can do for yourself. I know this whole cure sounds strange but it is worth a try. It worked wonders for me. Hope it helps you, Ben
P.S. learn all you can about this syndrome from information on the internet, then you can see your doctor and be interactive with your healthcare.

Blondie76

Feb 24, 2012

To: djern81

I am now suffering from the same thing in my legs. My father has had it too along with sporatic debilitating cramps in his back as well. He has gone through so many doc's that don't take him seriously or offer suggestions and treatments that haven't helped. Finally he went to a doctor that DID take him seriously and diagnosed him with distonia. They use the same drugs to treat it as they did with my grandfathers parkinson's disease. He is pain free now and hasn't suffered a cramp since. I don't know if this will help or not, or if this is what you're going though, but hopefully it will help.

Sam1939

Mar 04, 2012

To: Ms_Charlie

I am suffering so badly with sore tight calf muscles. I can hardly walk. I'm a very active 72-year old gal and all of this seemed to start after I took Cipro for a kidney infection. My ankles are swollen and my Achilles tendon feels like it's ruptured.....it's not! I'm under the care of an orthopedic guy who sent me to have a "vein study" MRI to rule out blood clots....it wasn't! One day I can go about my normal routine and the next day I wished I had a wheel chair! I know exactly how you feel! I live alone and I sure hope that I'm not going to have to be put off my feet. This is the worse pain I have ever had. Thanks for your info and best of luck!

shinpain

Mar 17, 2012

To: Sam1939

Bartonella. My daughter has had extreme calf pain (and knee, foot and achilles tendon pain) for the past 10 months and every doctor has told us that its 'just shin splints.' Right. We even went to Johns Hopkins where they did MRIs of her brain (for MS) and spine and an MRA of the arteries in her legs. Finally, through multiple doctors and tests, we think we have the answer. She is infected with bartonella, also known as 'cat scratch fever.' You can easily become infected from a pet (cat or dog) or through a flea bite (even a sand flea). You can be infected with both Lyme disease and bartonella (and other bacteria infections) from a tick. A main symptom is shin pain. Unfortunately, since the medical profession is not very knowledgeable about this infection, don't expect your physician to diagnose it or to test for it. Johns Hopkins was clueless. A good starting point for information is the yahoo bartonella group. They can refer you to physicians with the correct expertise. It is a difficult infection to diagnose and a difficult (and expensive) disease to treat. But, we do finally see light at the end of the tunnel!
Don't just treat the symptoms with magnesium, vitamin D, diet changes, and other supplements. Try googling 'bartonella' and also 'lyme disease' for more information.
I wish I had know about this 10 months ago....

grandslam2012

Mar 29, 2012

I am so glad that i "stumbled" on this forum. I am in the UK so meds are not a cost. I just got back from my doctors (for the 4th time) Felling pretty sorry for myself as the doctor's only advice was over the couter anti inflammatories and lose weight. Difficult to exercise when you can hardly walk

grandslam2012

Mar 29, 2012

Dr_og_readmore

Mar 31, 2012

To: dodgedude38

If you are not getting enough water in a day you will have stiffness and twitching

pbarcola

Apr 02, 2012

To: All

I have the same Calf symptoms and I just did a scan of all comments on this site and it seems that a constant repeated cure for Calf soreness is Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc . I believe that the real cure in that group is Calcium since I take anti acid pill (Omepazole) daily that eat calcium. So I will start taking Calcium and let you know.

jaf3356

Apr 22, 2012

I developed pain in both calves after surgery for a torn meniscus on my right knee.  The surgery was successfully, but eventually the pain in the upper calves began and (5 months after surgery) its gotten worse.
It feels like a cramp and its worse after sitting:  I have pain and stiffness when I get up and walk with a noticeable limp; I can't run and I've noticed a strange pain when I try to lift my leg up and pull it back - the same movement when running, as the heel comes up toward the butt.
I walk up and down stairs with difficulty and can’t run up or down stairs.
Having my legs in a raised position seems to make it worse.
Although walking brings some improvement, I experience a lot of pain after resting following a walk.
Sometimes I feel relief after wearing knee length compression socks and applying ice.  Massage is painful, but helps to ease the pain.  Stretching  does not seem to help.
I don't even know what type of Dr to see for this - any suggestions?

shinpain

Apr 28, 2012

To: All

Here's an update on my daughter's leg pain. After 10 months of severe calf, shin and achilles heel pain, the pain is almost gone. Two months of extensive antibiotic and supplement treatment for a bartonella infection has turned it around. She still has months of treatment left but this is the first treatment to work. Yes, a bacteria infection can cause severe leg pain!

http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=16570

http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/698389

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/01/13/recognising-bartonellosis-or-cat-scratch-disease-in-pets.aspx

jo905

May 16, 2012

To: LRob65

can you please tell me whatvitamins it had in it as i have this problem for few weeks now thanks so much my email is ***@**** number is 7184869439 my name is jo thanks

kris63

May 27, 2012

To: SueCan

Try eating plenty of water melon. i had sever cramps in both calf muscles when i was 26. We went for picnic near a water stream and running bare feet in the shallow stream and at times on the hot rocks. I suffered constant calf muscle pain for two yrs. I went to all kinds of doctors and quacks but no help. then i had water melon once and the pain reduced. the pain was back after couple of days. Again I had WM and the pain reduced and so i discovered that it helped. then for two months i had lots of water melon till the season lasted and the relief was dramatic. Next season I again gouged my self with water melon and the pain left me forever. Now i am 48 and the pain is back since six month but i am in different country where there are no water melons.

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