@sca108 asked similar questions in this related discussion:
- Calf pain when exercising: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/calf-pain-when-exercising/

Here are other related discussions you may be interested in reviewing:
- Can PMR be induced by Exercise: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-pmr-be-induced-by-exercise/
- Exercise with PMR and/or GCA: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exercise-with-pmr-andor-gca/

@mombo, your specific question for members is should you rest the areas where you've had pain in the past before exercising the calves? Do I have that right? What type of exercise do you do?