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Feel something strange mid way between calf and achilles. had mri; pillow was placed under legs. mri normal. might pillow have pushed it into place?
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Need more info: without examining you and hearing your medical and possible athletic history, it is tough to make a diagnosis. It is possible you have a strain of plantaris muscle, which is in area you describe. You should be examined and followup with the doctor who ordered MRI
Answered 7/4/2015
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