dear buffet32738- i'm not trying to catastrophize here but i've learned that "unexplained calf pain" is really important to pay attention to - could be phlebitis or blood clots. pretty serious stuff. if i were you i would err on cautious side and get medical help now. go to E/R.
i know i know, could just be muscle spasms but...

HI!! I'm going to agree with simonsaysit, my friend. Calf pain can be a sign of a DVT! (Deep Vein Thrombosis) You cant mess with a possible blood clot. Call your doctor or stop by the ER and tell them you have calf pain. A simple scan up and down your calves will show if the blood flow is running clear with no clots.

If there is a clot, blood thinners will fix it. But don't wait.

Hopefully this is a muscle issue, and not something more serious! Please let us know how you're doing! xoxo

I can relate to major muscle spasm in my legs. I would also suggest that a doctor use an ultrasound to make sure this is not deep pain thrombosis (DVT).
If it is just muscle spasms, I have a few suggestions. Although none of my suggestion work all of the time.
Suggestion 1: Apple cider vinegar, garlic juice & ginger juice mixture (a product found at natural food stores).
Suggestion 2: heat to relax the muscles
Suggestion 3: try to get a prescription for a muscle relaxant (I only need to take 1/2 of a pill).

been thinking about you - how are you doing today?

thanks for all the info but I did see my Dr today and she said i am not drinking enough water.With the IVs my intake of water should be alot more than it is.I'm not much of a water drinker.Thank you so much for the help it's nice to have people around who understand.

This is good news! I'm glad you don't have a clotting issue!! You can fix what's wrong without much of an issue!

That's really good to hear!

Take good care of yourself. Seems like it's always something! Doesn't It??? UGH! xo

yeah! good news and good for you for seeing your doctor!

i have trouble getting enough water down too cause of nausea. never used to. so, thank you, your experience helps to inspire me.

A couple of other things that can help a lot and won't hurt unless you way over do them are calcium, magnesium, and gentle stretches and gentle massage. Magnesium is esp important for a ton of things (inc muscle pain and spasms) and many of us are low in it.

Thank you all for caring and the good info. Just came back from doing a swim test for my sons Boy Scout troop and boy was that hard! Last year I could do the two lapse in the pool and this year i though they may be getting their live saving badge--ON ME! Boy how your life can change in a year.