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Do RA cause your calves to hurt?

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Mobile, AL
January 12
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Thank you so much!

January 12
A myRAteam Member

I have calf pain, when it flares it hurts, my ortho doctor showed me a stretch & works every time.
Stand in front of an interior door, place both hands out in front of you on door facing.
Place your right leg directly behind you in a flat position. Try not to lift your foot off the floor.
Push with your hands away from the door - don’t take your hands off the facing.
Make sure to do these gently & keep feet in place and stretch that leg & calf, start 4-5 and then do the same to the left leg.
So you are pushing off the foot facing moving back and forth & hold it in place when you move your leg backwards so to Stretch your calf and backs of legs , which also stretches your lower back .
I take Magnesium Glycinate 100mg x 2 & Potassium 99mg x 1 , at night with Vitamin K2 100mcg for bone health , all at night works best for me.
Good luck & ice or heat helps too

January 12
myRAteam

Can rheumatoid arthritis cause calf pain?

While RA typically affects joints rather than muscles directly, calf pain can occur in several ways related to RA. The inflammation from RA can affect the ankle joints and Achilles tendon area, which may cause pain that radiates into the calf region.

Additionally, when RA affects Show Full Answer

Can rheumatoid arthritis cause calf pain?

While RA typically affects joints rather than muscles directly, calf pain can occur in several ways related to RA. The inflammation from RA can affect the ankle joints and Achilles tendon area, which may cause pain that radiates into the calf region.

Additionally, when RA affects your knees or ankles, you might change how you walk to compensate for the pain. This altered gait can put extra strain on your calf muscles, leading to muscle pain and discomfort.

Some myRAteam members have experienced pain in the heel or Achilles tendon area, which connects closely to the calf. If you're experiencing persistent calf pain, it's important to discuss it with your rheumatologist to determine the exact cause and get appropriate treatment.

January 12

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