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Thank you for your prompt response. I am not experiencing any sensation of heat or swelling in the calf muscle area. However, during massage, I am able to feel bulging - feeling similar to that of varicose veins.
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good morning farahgeo1 PLEASE PLEASE seek medical attention immediately. I too had pain in my calf thinking my squatting at work was the cause. when i couldn't sleep one saturday night, by sunday morning the right foot was cold: no circulation. I had no heat nor swelling in any area. Urgent care sent me straight to the ER they found a clot behind my knee in the Hunters Canal. i could have lost my leg or my life. Removed the clot, inserted a stent and now i'm on 2 blood thinners, an aspirin and a statin. before this episode i thought i was a healthy 67 y/o woman taking no meds. now i feel old, scared and my having a difficult time accepting this disease they say i have: PAD peripheral arterial disease... please seek medical attention.
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I’m thinking, to be on the safe side that it might be a good idea to have your leg checked by a physician if the pain persists. However, I found this interesting article on Missouri Vein center’s website which explains leg cramps and lingering pain. According to the article it’s not uncommon for pain to persist for 2-3 days. I think you might find this helpful!
Why Does My Leg Hurt So Badly After a Leg Cramp?
https://blog.missouriveincare.com/blog/why-does-my-leg-hurt-so-badly-after-a-leg-cramp
I also found some information on the GM diet for you. There is controversy over its effectiveness long term and the safety of the limiting foods and the amount of water taken in because it can upset the electrolytes in the body.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gm-diet
There are other healthier options for weight loss if you’re interested. Quite a few members in the forum have benefited from intermittent fasting. Here’s a link to the discussion.
~Low-carb healthy fat living. Intermittent fasting. What’s your why?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/low-carb-healthy-fat-living-intermittent-fasting-whats-your-why/
I know it can be a challenge to lose weight and we want to do it as fast as we can for that instant gratification. As frustrating as it is, more often slow and steady wins the race.
Have you tried intermittent fasting?