Hi,
In May'07 I began having right ankle pain for no apparent reason when swimming (kicking, pushing off walls) and during walking. Over time, the ankle pain developed on my left side. I finally fixed the ankle pain with PT...HOWEVER, as I went through PT my anterior tibialis, peroneus, and calf would begin to swell considerably (especially when standing on one leg). Now, I have no ankle pain, but my legs swell throughout the day and cause me considerable pain. They also hurt and swell while standing. I've been fitted with orthotics which helps the swelling (due to my big toe being stabilized) a little. The odd thing is if I run a mile or two, my legs begin to feel great. The next day there's no pain or swelling....HOWEVER, a few days later the pain and swelling come back ten fold...I know this doesn't sound like how typical compartment syndrome occurs, but my symptoms (swelling, pain, tightness) match exactly when the pain and swelling occur...If not compartment syndrome could this be some type of postural-loading bearing issue? Due to tight hamstrings? Etc? Thanks.