Long Term Calf Cramp
Back in March of 2021, I randomly passed out falling down stairs and hitting my head on my basement floor. Since that fall I have had a cramp in my right calf. In July 2021 the doctor and I agreed to gastrocnemius release surger after physical therapy failed. The surgery did wonders for few months until the cramping came back. I tried physical therapy again with negative results, my right leg began to shrink. I have had numerous EMGs, MRIs X-rays and more with nothing to be found. I'm currently working with a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He put me on carbidopa-levodopa aka parkison medication, and bacolfen which is helping. This month I had EMG, blood test and MRIs on my brain and full spine nothing to be found. According to the neurologist I get to join the special patient club of undiagnosable.
Side note: As a kid I was severely piegon toed. In 2005 I had surgery that involved surgical break both my ankles to straightening my feet. Doctors don't believe that has any relationship to what I'm experiencing today.
I'm looking for someone has had similar experience and what doctors did for you. Look for some ideas to pass on to the doctors that might lead to cure or cause.
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@nasbyevan
Have you seen a vascular specialist to check peripheral arteries/veins? Have you had an ankle brachial index test?
Have you had an ultrasound of your calf?
I have not seen a vascular specialist yet, but they did a couple of vascular test and ultrasounds at Mayo in Rochester last year. The doctor said everything looks like it should for someone who is 30 years old.
Few doctors briefly talked about looking into vascular issues, until I mentioned I average at least 10,000 steps a day and walking relieves the pain/stiffness in my calf.