I feel something moving in the lower part of my legs(calf), is it a blood clot?

Question

I feel my heart beat in my calf.

Answer 1

You might have a condition called "Restless Leg Syndrome" or "RLS" below is part of an online article that might be helpful to you ...
http://www.helpguide.org/life/restless_leg_syndrome_rls.htm

What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor (moving) neurological disorder that causes discomfort in the legs and uncontrollable urges to move (to relieve the discomfort). Primary features of RLS include:
* An irritating sensation in your legs that gives you an overwhelming urge to walk around and move them.
* Symptoms occur or worsen when you are lying down, sitting, resting or relaxing for long periods of time.
* Symptoms improve when you move your legs around.
* Symptoms are worse in the evening and throughout the night, particularly when you lie down.
* Little movements of the toes, feet or legs may be visible when you rest.

People often describe the uncomfortable sensations that accompany the urge to move as:
* tingly,
* prickly,
* creeping,
* sometimes painful,
* tugging, or
* like insects crawling inside your legs.

You can also check:
www.WebMD.com
and check out the symptoms there.

Answer 2

Did you suffer a leg cramp before that sensation? I had a very painful and scary leg cramp that was trying to turn my foot. I used Stopain analgesic with 6% menthol and other ingredients like eucalyptus and peppermint oil. It stopped the cramp right away but left me sore and then feeling faint ripples of movement in my calves. Even my middle toes feel like they raise which scares me. Did you have a sudden reaction to something that made you jump and run or step out of bed too fast. My chiropractor said its coming from the pelvis. So he is adjusting it, Try laying on a flat surface (bed is okay) and gently stretch your sciatica muscles by raising one knee at a time close to your chest then straighten it hold for 25 seconds . Then move over your leg with knee bent crossing over the chest and hold for 15 20 seconds, Last move your leg still with knee bent all the way the other side til flat as possible. (you'll look like the number four) also put your palm on the sciatica area and press in even if it hurts. This is suppose to relax the muscle leading all the way down the leg and foot.. Sounds like so much to do but it really helps. Also small ziplock bag of ice and keep on lower back of your sciatica for 30 minutess 3- 4 x a day. This will reduce the swelling or flare up causing all these symptoms. I really hopes this help. Take care and I pray all have a pain free time.

Answer 3

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I feel something moving in the lower part of my legs(calf), is it a blood clot?
I feel my heart beat in my calf.

Answer 4

It sounds like you're just having a leg spasm. a spasm is when the muscles in your leg contract involuntarily.
they're usually caused by overusing the muscle or from an injury. some ways to help are to put a hot rag on the muscle or just relax in a hot bath. however if they last a long time (longer than a day) you might need to go see a doctor and they can prescribe some medicine for it.

thats what this sounds like but im not a doctor so if the symptoms continue for a long time go see a doctor it could be something more serious.

hope this helped! =)

Answer 5

Question #1: There is no sensation. When a clot breaks loose and migrates, it's called an embolism. Uh...what do you mean you have to "soften" a blood clot???? What the h*** are you doing??!!! And you want to know at what point you should seek professional help? The day before yesterday.

Answer 6

Have you by chance been to New Guinea? There is a worm that can grow quite large, that infests and grows in the leg called the guinea worm. I believe there is a simalar parasite in Africa.

Answer 7

you can't feel blood clots move. you are probably having a muscle spasm. OR an alien life form has inhabited you body. take your pick

Answer 8

You don't feel blood clots moving. I had one and I didn't realize it until it was in my lung. Same for my father who had one in his lung.

Answer 9

I've heard that people who suffer from RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME have this feeling in their legs... they now have medicine that you can take to relieve it.

Answer 10

does it hurt when you lift your leg or walk? Do you have pain that comes and goes? Is there any change in color?