Calf pain, tingling, twitching cramping going on for 7-8 months

27 year old male here, 5 feet 7 about 175 lbs.

Hey curious here as to what is happening. The issue is mainly on the medial side of the leg / calf primarily. Twitching occurs a lot but these are painless and sometimes they could be fine twitches but also can be hard twitches. I put this off as to anxiety as the twitches do occur throughout the body but mainly in the affected area.

Tingling feeling is on medial side of calf but extends out into inside of the leg, mainly backside. Feels sensitive.

Pain is there daily, putting pressure on it makes it hurt. Walking can be brutal at times especially distances. Pain hits almost every time I walk and then slight cramping starts which makes me slow down or have to stop for a bit. I stretch a little and then start walking again, which still hurts but the main point of all of this is to not cramp.

At rest I can feel the pain, tingling and twitching too but it's not as bad and doesn't really cramp at rest. cramping only occurs really with walking.

What could this be? I doubt it's a clot. last time I saw a doc he said it wasn't. I've been massaged, squeezed everything there if it was a clot I'd be dead by now. Doc initially thought strain but that was 6 or so months ago. Any help would help.

No MRI yet. Doctor just dismissed it last time. Said it was a strain and will get better. FWIW I am in Canada so healthcare costs aren't too much a concern. What do you think think should be the next step, go back to the doc see what he says? or book with a chiropractor?

You mentioned ICE, where could I try? I've tried ice packs on the calf.. nothing. Should be on the back?

rocckyd said...
I'm not sure an mri will be much help, since it sounds muscular.

A nerve conduction study might help.

I have a TENS unit which helps with my muscle tightness.

Trying to find the root cause of pain is so incredibly frustrating. I hope you can get some answers soon.

Any particular reason you think it sounds muscular?

Have you considered a tendon problem? The posterior tibial tendon runs down where you are experiencing pain. This would be likely if you are flat footed or an athlete.

Another possibility is a spinal problem, probably lumbar. Pinched nerve in the spine often shows up as pain in extremities. Have you hurt your back ever? Scoliosis?

I'm not a medical professional. Just things I personally have experienced.