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I have been having pain like a cramp or muscle strain in my calf. i woke up with a cramp but the pain subsided during the day. i was using my legs ...

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Calf pain: Calf pain for various reasons: strain, electrolyte problem or DVT. Often strain or electrolyte problem will cause fascical spasm which resolves. DVT typically does not come and go.

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Answered 8/3/2019

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A member asked:

I have been having pain like a cramp or muscle strain in my calf. i woke up with a cramp but the pain subsided during the day. i was using my legs ...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Brown agreed

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