@Kinga 

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Kinga

Painfully leg/calf when walking

Hi Guys, My lower leg gets really painful after 10min of walking. Something like shin splits or something. What the hell is it? Need to sit down to bend my knees and stretch
@paulmorrison

Hi kinga. I get something similar combined with foot drop. Only got diagnosed this april, although it turns out I have had it for years. I haven't worked for six months now, and I am doing everything I can to improve the symptoms. I keep forcing my self out for a walk, even though I look like I have drunk ten pints. Not sure what else we can do, other than keep forcing our selfs out there, and hope it gets better. No matter how hard stay positive. Paul.

@BOK2Bjan

Hi @kinga - sounds like foot drop (caused by weakness in the muscle that hurts), and spasticity. The tightening of the muscle causes pain. I have it in my right leg, and years ago, sought urgent care due to thinking I had a blood clot. Tizanidine or Baclofen are given for this, but I can't say they have helped me at all. Muscle stim, hot or cold compresses, and exercise and stretching are the best things. I certainly don't pretend to know exactly what you are experiencing - but that would be the MS answer. The muscle right by the shin can really hurt!!!!! It's a muscle saying "I'm trying, but just can't seem to work"! Blessings to you, Jan