Does Spondylitis cause pain & tender calf muscles?
Patient: I am an patient with Anklosing Spondylitis. With the weather in Kansas becoming cloder my symptoms are flairing up! I have had pain in my calf and up the inside of my left leg, with tenderness around the inside of my knee joint. Is this something that can be caused by my AS? Doctor: Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to anklosing spondylitis.I suggest  using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. Cold compresses can be applied locally for pain relief. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician