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What to do about calf pain, meds aren't helping?
I can't see a doctor until next week, because I'm switching medical insurance carriers. Plus it's the holidays, and it'd be impossible to get an appointment with my regular doctor about this.
I strained my calf muscles a few nights ago, dancing to electronic music, which includes A LOT of jumping around. Ibuprofen hasn't helped, using a heating pad hasn't helped, and stretching is very very painful. My legs are not bruised (the tendons would bruise if there was a blockage or a tear right?), so it isn't so severe that I can go to emergency (my parents refuse to drive me, because they think they know everything). I rested in bed an entire day yesterday, so I already tried staying off my feet for the majority of the day also. I have acid reflux, so I can't rely on pain medications that upset the stomach. I can't shuffle around forever. What else can I do to help cope with the pain?
p.s. I'm moving in less than 5 days, and I have to pack. I'm in too much pain, so it's very important I figure out something soon.
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- gillianproweLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
Plenty of information at the local Pharmacy. They have a full range of creams for this problem.