I had a patient with similar symptoms and the doctor prescribed
quinine. It really helped. Maybe your athlete could try it. It
certainly can't hurt to try.
Mags
> Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998
11:24:40 EDT
> Subject: Posterior compartmant syndrome
> From: SiandJules <[log in to unmask]>
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> I have a patient who is suffering from bilateral calf problems of tightening
> and cramping. He is only complaining of this pain when exercising, has no
> residual soreness post exercise and he has good flexibility of his
> gastrocnemeii and posterior tibials. He is an ironman triathlete and has been
> suffering from intermittant bouts of this complaint for many years. It is not
> helped or releved by periods of rest (latest being 2 months).
>
> Does anyone know of any centre where there may be a facility to test his
> intercompartmental pressures?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Simon Love
>
>
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