Question

So my 14 yr old son is having sever pain in his left calf. He says it has been hurting for a while. I thought it was just a muscle cramp but he s as us it doesn't go away. When I rub it I can feel how tight it is. Any ideas on how to help him? I have tried heat, ice and massage.  

Answer 1

I would call the pediatrician to be on the safe side

Answer 2

2 things that have really helped my kids is. Natural calm ( magnesium) The fascia blaster We use both of these on a regular basis in our home, especially with muscle cramps, growing pains, pulled muscles, etc.  

Answer 3

Try CBD Cream.  

Comments

@peay5557 yessss I rub Charlottes web on everything !  

Answer 4

Growing pains? My son used to get them terribly. The pain was closer to his knee though Our dr showed him how to do some stretches. Thankslenol helped him

Answer 5

Call pediatrician for sure.  

Answer 6

I would call the pediatrician as well.  

Answer 7

Def call, but try magnesium, eating banana, increased hydration

Answer 8

Is it warm to touch or red? If so could be blood clot or infection

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@willaims3 no, not red or hot to touch.  

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@genova that's great news!  

Answer 9

Call the doctor as others have said. My son had calf pain and it hurt to walk when he was 10. It was right after he was sick with a fever. The virus moved down to his calf and he ended up having viral myositis. We ended up going to the hospital to put him on an IV. Hopefully it is nothing but better to make sure.  

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@middelburg yes before school was let out several cases of kids having flu b and a with lower limb pain but was bilateral

Answer 10

Put Epsom salt, lot of it, (read directions on package) in hot water bathtub and have him sit in it. It will prob help. Its at Walgreens, Walmart by the pharmacy. It’s cheap.  

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I also agree to call doctor to be safe.  

Answer 11

Id take him in if it doesnt get better soon. Could be a clot. My brother had one like that.  

Answer 12

My daughter is a competitive cheerleader and in turn, tumbles often. She had a similar situation where her calf muscles would tighten up after/during tumbling classes. We have an athletic foam roller so she can roll out her legs when she stretches and hydrate hydrate hydrate!  

Answer 13

We use blu emu or tiger balm you can get both at Walmart. And then I would make sure he's drinking enough water and or something with electrolytes

Answer 14

Once you rule out anything more serious with your doctor. We see kids and teens for all kinds of leg pains, knee/ankle/hip issues at my practice. Many times the pelvis is out of balance which changes the gait which can cause all kinds of issues in the lower extremities. A few mild adjustments has been the quick solution for these issues. Happy to chat further if you want by PM. My office number is 6303558988 as well.  

Answer 15

Def get him to the pediatrician. & I agree w Dr. Cathy! Possibly a potassium deficiency as well. Prayers you get it sorted out soon!  

Answer 16

I took him today. They said it is just his muscle and to stretch and massage. If it doesn't get better in 2 weeks then he may have to do PT. Thank you all for your info!