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Leg pain when moving ankle

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colin06720
colin06720

Hey. I have this sore pain in my legs when i moved my ankle up and down. It's like a tight muscle feeling at the side of m calf. Am 23 and to be honest I should be alot more active than I currently am it's not sore resting just when i tense my ankle. Anyone else get this?

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  • carriec849
    carriec849 colin06720

    Posted

    I have been getting this for almost 20 years.
    • colin06720
      colin06720 carriec849

      Posted

      Oh no. Really I was worried it was something serious like DVT but I have not swelling or colour change....
  • harrishill1
    harrishill1 colin06720

    Posted

    Hi colin. I have also had cramping in my calves for about 2 yrs now. I've been a walker, bike rider, swimmer all my life. Now, at age 76, have been getting the cramping whenever I bend down to pick up something, or when walking uphill. I have asked two doctors, and they told me to be tested for low magnesium. I wasn't low, and tried taking magnesium and potassium. No results. tried drinking lots of water, still no results. I now think it may be a side effect of taking Hydroxyurea for polycythemia.  Have you seen your doctor? harrishill

    • colin06720
      colin06720 harrishill1

      Posted

      I seen my Dr about this about a year ago he done all the leg movements etc he didn't seem fussed at that point a year later and am still getting this I'm going to get an appointment some time this week if possible as I have no clue what could be causing it my twin brother says he gets the same when he dose what I do and my partner aswell... I'm not very active and maybe that has something to do with it it's not atall sore only when i sort of point my foot up and down I feel it in my leg.. anyways i will post back my findings when i see my Dr thanks for your reply

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