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Calf and knee pain are really common with MS, and there are several approaches that may help. Here's a breakdown of options worth exploring:

Physical approaches
- Gentle, low-impact exercise like walking, swimming, or yoga
- Stretching to loosen tight calf muscles
- Compression socks (graduated compression, with more Show Full Answer

Calf and knee pain are really common with MS, and there are several approaches that may help. Here's a breakdown of options worth exploring:

Physical approaches:
- Gentle, low-impact exercise like walking, swimming, or yoga
- Stretching to loosen tight calf muscles
- Compression socks (graduated compression, with more pressure at the ankle) to improve circulation
- Lymphatic massage to reduce swelling — but check with your doctor first if there's any chance of a blood clot

Medical options:
- Botox injections can actually help with calf spasms and cramping — worth asking your neurologist about
- A physical therapist can guide safe movement to relieve pain
- Your neurologist may also adjust medications if needed One MyMSTeam member shared that using a rollator walker and simply keeping moving actually helped strengthen their legs over time — sometimes motion really is medicine!

The most important first step is letting your neurologist know what's going on. Don't brush it off — they can point you toward the right treatment or specialist.

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