Is there anything more that I can do for my post calf cramp pain?

Eat some bananas.

Definitely take aspirin or ibuprofen or Alleve. They will help with the inflammation. You could also try a hot bath with epsom salts.

@Lightlyseared – How will bananas help with the pain?

Authorities recommend stretching before and after exercise or sports, along with an adequate warmup and cooldown, to prevent cramps that are caused by vigorous physical activity. Good hydration before, during, and after the activity is important, especially if the duration exceeds one hour, and replacement of lost electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium, which are major components of perspiration found in bananas) can also be helpful. Excessive fatigue, especially in warm weather, should be avoided :-/

@Scooby – Please see above; my potassium and hydration are fine. I’m trying to find out if there’s anything more I can do about the pain. This cramping is a very rare occurrence for me.

Apply heat to tense/tight muscles, or cold to sore/tender muscles. Also, stretch and massage should help.

You could get a massage. It might hurt a lot but afterwards would feel so much better. The only other thing I could have suggested was the the Icy Hot type cream but you’ve already done that so I don’t know of much else besides pain killers to dull it down, sorry!

@tedibear your potassium was fine when it was check a year ago. These things can fluctuate on daily basis depending on a whole host of things (hell even sweating heavily can have a measurable effect). If it doesn’t really have to drop that much to cause a cramp.

Other electrolytes that can cause cramps if you’re deficient are calcium and magnesium.

In recent times, the only medication that has been widely used to prevent, and sometimes also to treat, cramps is quinine. Quinine acts by decreasing the excitability of the muscles. It has also been shown to be effective in many, but not all, scientific studies. However, quinine also causes birth defects and miscarriages. It has also occasionally caused hypersensitivity reactions and a deficiency of platelets, which are the blood components responsible for clotting. Either of these reactions can be fatal. Quinine is also associated with a cluster of symptoms called cinchonism (nausea, vomiting, headaches, and deafness). Additionally, vision and heart irregularities can occur. Consequently, quinine tablets are not available in the United States. Quinine is available in grocery shops in tonic water. Always consult your Doctor or pharmacist before taking quinine for cramps.
In the short term try a hot bath :-/

@Lightlyseared – I take two different meds that actually warn that they can cause excess potassium. And I eat a couple of bananas a week. (Which may not be the best idea now that I think about it.) However, I didn’t know about calcium and magnesium as possible issues. I doubt that I eat enough dark leafy greens or have enough lowfat dairy in my diet, so calcium is a definite possibility. Would that hold true when I only have a cramp like this happen every couple of years? (Seriously asking! Not being flippant.) And I’m going to look up what foods have magnesium to see if that may be an issue for me. Not so much because of this cramp, but it seems to me that being deficient in a mineral is bad.

And not to put down anyone’s answer, but I am chuckling at the idea of me sweating enough to cause an issue. My treadmill and I have not been friendly in a long while.

Really, I’m just trying to find out if there’s anything more I could be doing about the pain. @shrubbery, I wondered about massage. I’ve tried to do it myself but it’s tender and I chicken out a couple of minutes in.

@Scooby – I think I have some tonic water here. With a little lime, I really like it. Even without the gin. Maybe tonic water with lime and two ibuprofen in a hot bath…

@tedibear
Enjoy ;-)
Hope everything settles down, I used to get very bad thigh cramps but eating a banana a day has put that behind me….. At least that’s what I think has worked. :-/ keep stretching the muscle ( walking around ) I know it hurts but it really is the best practice…

Ice ! Not heat!
The heat will feel great while you’re in it but will aggravate the inflammation and lead to a longer recovery time.

-Along with ibuprofen for the inflammation and gentle stretching and potassium remedies like bananas.

Yes, calcium and potassium (sp? )help. Actually avacados have even more potassium than bananas I think.

Stay hydrated too and gently massage and exercise the muscle by stretching.

Bananas. Potassium Glutimate. Spinach. Iron. Protien.