MS symptom or not
I have been experiencing some pain in my left calf that occurs mainly when I am at rest, usually when I lie down at night. It is a dull ache rather than a sharp or stabbing pain.
I initially thought it might be related to my menstrual cycle, but over time, the episodes have become more frequent. I no longer get periods due to my birth control, yet the pain still occurs occasionally and more often than it used to. Recently, I have also noticed that the pain sometimes radiates down towards my foot.
I find that folding or bending my leg into a particular position helps relieve the discomfort and allows me to fall asleep.
I was recently diagnosed with MS, and I would like to know whether this could be an MS-related symptom.
Hi,
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First off, I am sorry you are dealing with this issue. While the pain you are describing could be related to MS, it could also be related to a number of underlying conditions, so, I suggest talking to your doctor about this. While I don't know if the pain you are describing is a charley horse, I thought this article on nighttime leg pain might be a worthwhile read for you -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/nocturnal-leg-cramps-can-ruin-sleep. Again, if you haven't done so already, I would talk with your doctor. Hopefully, he/she can offer some helpful suggestions! And, I do hope you get some lasting relief from the ache and pain in your calf very soon!
Best, Erin, Team Member.Thank you so much, I'll look into it. Appreciate it so much <3
