I am having pain off and on in back of left calf. If I change the position of my leg the discomfort goes away. I am concerned about DVT, but since the pain leaves with change of position am inclined to think it is something else. I do have some varicose veins, but nothing outrageous. It does not seem to be different if I am walking, standing or sitting. Still goes away if I change position of my leg.
Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Calf pain is usually caused by cramp, when your muscles suddenly contract.Cramps normally go away quite quickly by themselves. If you overuse the calf muscles or don't use them properly, you can develop a calf strain or Achilles tendonitis in which the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed.I suggest using an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician