Muscle tightening/spasm in leg or DVT?

[Anonymous]

I don’t recall injuring my leg or pulling a muscle, but I have had what feels like an ongoing Charley horse since early evening (so it hasn’t been too long). When I’m not walking or moving, I don’t feel it with the exception of an occasional tightening - like a spasm. It is tender if I press on the area and I notice it when I walk.

Does a DVT cause constant pain, or does it come and go? I don’t have any redness, warmth or swelling.

Is the ER the only place to get an ultrasound? Do any urgent cares offer them?

Thank you,

[Anonymous]

It’s probably just the muscle. Do you have any known risk factors? Like birth control pills or a recent long haul flight?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s probably just the muscle. Do you have any known risk factors? Like birth control pills or a recent long haul flight?

No, but I’ve been sitting more at work, and my commute has been a bit longer.