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Lanier, I think you have hit the nail on the head. Do ANYTHING else first. Surgery should be the very last resort. My husband has found relief with acupuncture. The pain is not all gone but it is now tolerable whereas before it was pure agony. He is now experiencing pain in the back of his leg and another acupuncture treatment has again brought relief. He also goes to massage therapy about every three weeks. The massage works the lactic acid out of the muscles that are cramping and helps them relax. This is deep massage, not the easy stuff most people go for. Tomorrow we go see his primary doctor. I am going to push hard to have him write a prescription for acupuncture and see if the HMO will honor it. Later I will try for a massage prescription. Will let you know what happens.