Swelling after cramping and running

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Nellers Apr 2013 7:21pm, 17 Apr 2013 24677 posts	0 Nellers Right, so I got cramp in my calf early in my marathon on Sunday and ran and walked to the finish with it not really responding properly to my commands, if you know what I mean. It's been stiff and sore since but yesterday and today it has swollen up noticeably. My first thought was that it's just bruising coming out around the small tears I've undoubtedly inflicted on my muscles but it's not something I've had before. Has anyone else had similar reactions? Should I be worried? Should I be seeking medical attention?
Pestomum Apr 2013 7:24pm, 17 Apr 2013 2633 posts	0 Pestomum Amputation. The only answer. Neck up.
Nellers Apr 2013 7:24pm, 17 Apr 2013 24679 posts	0 Nellers Just call me Ned.
The Terminator is Premier League Apr 2013 7:29pm, 17 Apr 2013 6892 posts	0 The Terminator is Premier League You know nothing
The Terminator is Premier League Apr 2013 7:34pm, 17 Apr 2013 6893 posts	0 The Terminator is Premier League I know nothing either by the way Nellers, I would suggest you get it looked at though.
JohnnyO Apr 2013 7:38pm, 17 Apr 2013 15772 posts	0 JohnnyO Might be a torn muscle rather than just cramp.
Craig_ Apr 2013 7:42pm, 17 Apr 2013 182 posts	0 Craig_ I always thought cramps were due to lack of fluids/salts/electrolytes etc... It seems strange to get cramps early on in the marathon unless you've got something else going on, and it depends how badly you thrashed your legs to finish. I'd take some ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory) and book in to see the docs. Either that or amputation...
HellsBells Apr 2013 7:54pm, 17 Apr 2013 15023 posts	0 HellsBells needs looking at, certainly doesn't fit for simple cramp having said that the only recommendation is likely to be RICE and anti-inflammatories Try rubbing some diclofenac gel into it
Gymfreak Apr 2013 8:31pm, 17 Apr 2013 7777 posts	0 Gymfreak Not wanting to panic you or owt, but I've had this twice after marathons (my last 2 actually....) Both times they were DVTs. I thought it was cramp..... Prob best to at least get it checked
The Terminator is Premier League Apr 2013 8:40pm, 17 Apr 2013 6894 posts	0 The Terminator is Premier League Funny you should say that GF. Doc suggested that may be my problem the other day and I thought was caused by inactivity. Obviouslynot...