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Murfreesboro, TN

Both of my calfs stay very tight like I have been running a race and the muscle stays flexed at all times it's very very painful. I do stretches and it take a little bit of pain off . Am I crazy or does anyone else do this?

March 12, 2016
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Members strongly related to the experience of persistent, painful calf tightness that feels like having just run a race, with many describing... Read more

Members strongly related to the experience of persistent, painful calf tightness that feels like having just run a race, with many describing the sensation as having muscles that are hard as rocks and stay constantly flexed. Several members shared strategies that have brought some relief, including magnesium supplements, vitamin D for deficiencies, daily massage of the psoas muscle (located near the bellybutton), gentle stretching, hot tubs, and myofascial release therapy, though many noted that finding consistent relief remains challenging. A recurring theme was the comfort of not being alone in this frustrating symptom, the lack of clear answers from doctors, and the validation that comes from connecting with others who truly understand what it feels like to live with fibromyalgia.

A MyFibroTeam Member

yes mine do to

March 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I too have this issue. I have been worked up for MS, Parkinson's, and a series of blood disorders but never had a connection made to the fibro but it makes total sense. Yes, hard as rocks from ankle to knee on both legs. Eases only when I sit down. Pain is excruciating and spasms also. Thank you for sharing. So nice to know I am not alone.

May 9, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've been hit n miss w treatments myself, as are most of us w Fibro. Grrr. One day... ;) have a great day Jennifer.

March 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Jennifer, sounds like you may be experiencing spasms. B 12 is good for muscle health. Try a complex and see if that helps some but the Soaz will also wreak havoc on leg n calf cramping and tightness. And I agree, there is very little known about Fibro. We should all be keeping journals in intricate detail because I dare say we all suffer from identical minute symptoms. For instance...my iron is high, from inflammation as I had my liver functions done and they were all normal.. I am constantly biting my lip or cheek when I eat and I often feel unsteady when walking like I'm tipsy, if only for a few steps. Well I hope you find some relief. ☆

March 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Oh my goodness.. what the crap.. there is so much that the docs don't know about fibro...

March 13, 2016

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