Calf problems when walking

Lisa, I also have one of those little round exercise trampolines and part of my keep fit regime is to pop up and down on it as if I were sort of jogging but not quite a jog. I think it's excellent as it uses my muscles whilst protecting my joints from the jolt you get when jogging/running. I do 3 times a week only for about 5 minutes each time, not much I know but that is only part of my exercise regime and the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step! All the best, christina 

they are totally awesome. best thing ever for this sort of issue. so glad we have one and I can't imagine making the progress I have without one. plus they're great for those 3am wake ups with prednisone. I can exercise a wee bit, but not too much, just like a quick walk, but on my trampoline. and it doesn't wake anyone but the cats .

Thanks Lisa for your input.  I wouldn't have room for a little trampoline.  Having said that when I am out shopping in Malls wearing heels I don't have a problem walking up and down aisles.  It's only when I put trainers on and go outside that thie calf problems start.  

Oh a little round exercise trampoline seems like a good adea but would not have the space for it.  I would prefer a walk and some fresh air and also when I get my pilates machine up and working I will be doing gentle exercise.  Thanks again

That sounds as if it could be a problem with a shortened achilles tendon - possibly due to wearing high heels in the past! The shortened achilles puts stress on the calf muscles and that can constrict the blood vessels, reducing the blood flow.  This something that needs referral possibly to a podiatrist or to a physiotherapist for assessment.

In the meantime - it is possible to get inserts to put in the heels of your trainers to lift the heel - you could try that.

I think Eileen you are more than likely 100% right.  Anytime I go out, whether it's shopping, or drs., or hospital I am always in heels and have no problem whatsover in walking.  It's when I put the trainers on and walk outside on the ground that's when it starts.  My calves seem to pull and then ache, if that makes sense.  I am going to go on to amazon and see about inserts to lift my heel up a bit.  Anything is worth a try.  Thanks again.

Okay my last hard sell, lol. They have fold up ones and they are awesome for heels.

Hi Lisa, now where could I purchase fold up ones, any info will be gratefully appreciated.

there are several on the market, just google "folding rebounders". they work for folks who don't want a lovely mini trampoline sitting in center of their room . ours is sitting in our family room since my daughter uses it in the morning and in the afternoon/evening when she gets home from school. and then mom uses it whenever. The folding ones usually have folding legs, so you can fold them flat, and then fold in the center, so you can fold them in half. having the legs fold is sweet so you can just shove it under a bed or something, and then having in fold in half is nice if you need the extra space. unfortunately, with the folding models you can't attach a stablizing bar. Or you might be able to but then you can't fold them. I know folks who really like the folding thing since they don't have space. we have space, plus my cats like to sit under and on it when it's not in use. And if it's out of sight, I figured my kid would be less apt to use it. having it visible works for her. 

Hi Constance, it's not so long ago  (3 years) that I was assigned a personal trainer at my local gym I was a gp referral.  She put me through my paces and at my best I was burning 560 cals per hour.  I had to fill a food diary in every week.  In the end she asked my permission to ring my gp and she said that there was something wrong as I lost 7lb in 12 weeks so was referred to Endocrinology again.  I did not put weight on and I know muscle weighs heavier than fat.

I have went back to my slimming club and lost 1lb in 7 weeks, soul destroying when I stick to the plan, record everything I ate and also reduced my carb intake. (to no avail)

I am sorry that you had a time of it having to move and also an agressive fu.  Hopefully you are getting back to your health.  I have been told many times that I am not eating enough so eating less doesn't work for me and for the pilates, well it's still in it's box and the stand is still in it's box.  I need to clear a room out before it can go down and  then new carpet has to go down and with PMR I am just not able to clear the room but hopefully will get there, what year I don't know at this present moment in time.

Hi, Pat.  I know about "still in box" - think it will be some time before we both get there!

May I ask what your weight is?  You do seem to lose weight easily - perhaps you need some "pick me up".  Perhaps others will know of a good remedy.

Chocolate helps, evidentally.  I eat it for "comfort " food at the moment - along with crisps and the odd gin and bitter lemon.  Naughty, but nice!

Hi Constance, I wish I could do more physically because that pilates would not still be in the box.  I think you may have read something wrong.  I lost 7lb not kilos in 12 weeks with 3 days at the gym for a full hour of really hard work burning 560 cals an hour.  

I also lost 21lb in two and a half years (not good) one stone and 7lb.  I started my slimming club again on 7th January.  I stuck to the plan religiously and the 1st week I lost nothing, the second week I put 3lb on (no rhyme nor reason) 3rd week my brother in law died so wasn't at the slimming club, week after I lost 4lb so I really only lost 1 lb.  The next few weeks I cut out carbs and still did not lose any weight and have decided I am not paying any more money to be down hearted and feeling low, even though I have stuck to the plan and given it my all and some.  So in 7 weeks I have lost 1 lb.  Not good.  I will still eat heathy, no fat, no takeaways, no pizzas (which is very easy for me as I don't like that type of food.  No crisps or biscuits or chocolate but fruit and muller lite and good wholesome food.  I cook from scratch very rarely do I use processed food.  Also I don't drink.  So will just carry on regardless on my heathy eating (I also don't have big portions) a third of my plate would be vegatables.  So I know I am not doing anything wrong or different from when I was at the slimming club before.  Thanks anyway for your input.

Hi Darlene, just thinking what I have achieved in 11 months.  Well I am down to 7mg of pred, I can walk without muscle pulling but to be honest I haven't tried a long walk YET.  No I didn't find out anything about vascullitis.  Forgot I was diagnosed in August that I have steroid induced Diabetes type 2.  I am not on medication for this.  So that's me up to date. My energy levels aren't good, maybe a 4 out of 10.  Hope you're doing well.  Regards Pat.