hi, njejhwk - I loved the term "vice-like sensation" you used to describe the sensation in your calf!!! I assume you are not taking a statin? If you are, your symptoms are related. The dark red spots are a mystery though. I am trying compression socks for the swelling in my ankle due to the statin induced Achilles tendon injury. It is helping. The compression socks seem to he helping that nasty stiff crinkle feeling of the feet pads. Go figure! This feet pad and calf discomfort thing is a real mystery. Statins also mess with nerves in calves. Hopefully this
situation passes, but who knows?!!!! 🙁 Guess we will just have to keep chasing doctors to see which one can help. (sigh). d.