My eight-year-old son has growing pains in his lower legs. He's had growing pains at various times since he was about three. Both his dad and me can remember having growing pains, so we've always just given him Calpol, rubbed his legs, maybe done a hot water bottle for him. However, now I am wondering if we should have taken him to the GP and the fact that we both had these pains has made us complacent. Is it normal to have them once to twice a month for years? I can't recall havihg them quite so often. He is a very slim, petite build. Possibly the smallest in his year group of 60 kids. He has always been very small. He is also strong though, wiry, almost like a ballet dancer. He's very active too. Graceful. Any thoughts?! The pain goes quickly with Calpol.