cardiactec Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 This is not something I have noticed until recently but if I am standing more than 10 minutes my calves get sooooooo achy, crampy, and painful.....Do any of you experience this? if so, aside from elevating your legs, what is helpful to combat this horrible feeling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieze Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 You know I noticed this a couple times when I had been resting more-which was a good thing.But when I would get up to walk then I'd feel pain in my calves.I would make sure you're getting enough Potassium.I don't notice this all the time but when I do-I try to eat a banana.I can't prove this made a difference but there is a chance low K+ could be your culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarfgirl Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 After a long airplane ride my calves are killing me! And I also get an unpleasant tingling at night, not really pain just uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 If I'm standing for awhile my legs will definitely start feeling achy..and on my really bad days I don't even have to be standing at all. They just feel so weak and it's painful at the same time..Very uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquadiva Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 My daughter who is experiencing a POTS flare has had this happen this go-around also. She gets very painful calf cramps. Hopefully we can get the POTS to settle down and then her calves will as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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