permanent calf cramps without/with excercise

[Manjinder_india]

hi doctor,
pls help me i am suffering from calf stiffness,pain,big size (as compared to body),some one told to excercise such as skipping but when i performed  my calf turened out more stiff,tight,big size even after one minute of skipping i felt i skipped for an hour. I used to drink 7-8 litre of water every day. Stiffness is much more in deep viens. My cpk nac test for heart is good,my skin & hair are good so no hypothyroid. Problem increases whenever  i am under stress.
I am suffring this problem for last 12 years its like permanent cramps in calf muscle.i can not perform any heavy excercise with my calf.I am NOT suffering from diabeties,heart problem,wht 75kg height 5.10". some time massage gives me some relax.

[Manjinder_india]

Thanks Dr. for ur quick reply,

Dr i am suffering from past 12 years during this time i did every thing like streching,applying ice,some time applying heat, drinking fluids ,biggest problem is that
even i did not excercise for three years but problem is  same,is this related to
glycogen storage disease (GSD) or something else.Excercise has very little effect on my cramps.All my other body parts are athletic.

size of my nuscle is not normal its nearly 80% of my thigh.Even one dr said to me about this. pls help me little more.
Thanks

[DrNavneetMD]

Hello Dear,

Cramps usually go away on their own without treatment, but these tips will help you;
Stop the activity that cause the cramp. Gently stretch and massage the cramping muscle.  Hold the joint in a stretched position until the cramp stops. You can prevent muscle cramps  by the following;
Improve fitness and avoid muscle fatigue
Stretch regularly after exercise Warm up before exercise .Stretch the calf muscle: In standing .
Stretch the hamstring muscle: Sit with one leg folded in and the other straight out, foot upright and toes and ankle relaxed. Lean forward slightly, touch foot of straightened leg and repeat with opposite leg
Stretch the Quadriceps muscle: While standing, hold top of foot with opposite hand and gently pull heel toward buttocks and repeat with opposite leg.
Best