From what online research that I've done, it seems that the leg cramps that I've been having lately are pretty common. A couple of months ago I started having BAD cramps in my extreme lower leg (usually on the outside just above the ankle) and the outside of my foot. It always randomly happens between 2AM and daylight. If I feel it coming on I can bail out of bed and stand up with all my weight on the foot, or feet if it's both at the same time, and somewhat head it off. Other times it wakes me up in full blown cramp mode. About half the time it hits both feet and legs at the same time. It causes my feet to point straight down in tip toe position and locks up like that. Sometimes it's over in a few seconds and other times it can take a half hour to get relief thru walking and forcing the foot/feet to bend at my ankles.

There's not much info on the web as far as getting relief. I'm absolutely hydrated as I drink at least 8 bottles of water during the day and a couple late in the evening. Any of y'all experiencing this or have a history with it? If so, do you have any remedies?

I have the same problems at times, I have no relief other than what you already do.

Getting old sucks.

Diet related? Taking vitamins? Been to the doctor recently?

Getting old sounds rough

I get cramps in my feet at night when I'm lying on the couch for some reason. They are awful. I started on a vitamin D3 everyday because I have a deficiency and I don't know if that does it but they are not near as common as they were before.

I still get them on occasion. Mine will be on the inside part of my calf. They will be like 2x4's. Most of the time its been alot of activity during the day.

I have the same problem, make sure you drink a lot of water, and stretch 3-4 times a day... This helps me a good bit.

I try to eat a banana every day, seems to work, I guess.

Drink alot of water before going to bed

I feel your pain but I have found relief. There are OTC pill available called 'Leg Cramps' and I think the primary ingredient is magnesium. I started taking these everyday a couple years ago and they have almost completely eliminated my leg cramps.

Give these a try and I hope you find relief.

If you take a cholesterol pill this could be the cause. Need to have your electrolytes checked.

It won't prevent it but keep a pack of mustard by the bed. If you get a cramp, eat the mustard. Instant relief.

Tonic Water with Quinine. Drink 4-5 oz each night before bed.


Your welcome

Apple Cider Vinegar.

I hate II when one in the thigh wakes you up and i so bad i you can’t get out from under the covers but you have to piss so bad you can taste it.’

This is what I have used as a last resort for leg cramps. It does work but extremely hard to get insurance to pay for

I get up enough to piss enough already without loading up on water...

If not mentioned check on potasium. You made need to take at least 75% daily dosage because you are probably only gettng 25% from the food you eat. Most people don't understand a lot of vitamin supplements don't have some of the most imprtant vitamins and minerals you need. Some doctors don't tell you cause they like to write those prescriptions.

Sounds like Restless Leg Syndrome. No known cause, no cure. There are prescription drugs that can be effective. RLS can be aggravating and painful as hail, and cause significant sleep disturbance. If it gets bad enough, see a neurologist that specializes in sleep disorders.

Do you by chance take Tum's or similar type pills? If so, try eating a banana an hour or two before bed.

I drink plenty of water, up to 8 or 10 bottles a day.
I drink almost a gallon of milk every day.
I eat a couple of bananas every day.
I don't take Tums.
Occasionally add ACV to my water but it causes mt thumbnails to turn orange.
Mustard hasn't ever really helped with other cramps that I've had.
I don't take cholesterol meds.

I'll get some of the Leg Cramps pills and take them

Hope they work for you. I was having severe cramps in my calves and feet almost every night. Would wake up yelling some choice words when it happened.

Tonic water has some quinine in it. They don't prescribe (insurance won't pay) for the quinine tablets anymore for leg cramps because technically its to treat malaria. Try drinking a glass of tonic water before bed. It seems to really help a lot of people with nocturnal leg cramps. If you try all the above recommended stuff and still no improvement, consider going to see your PCP to get checked out

I've got the same leg cramps. I have tried all of the above remedies with very mixed results. I was up at 3:00 am this morning chugging pickle juice to try to get the foot/ankle cramps gone. Mine started shortly after I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have been told that cramps are part of the symptoms of type 2. It seems that when I am taking vitamin D supplements and potassium supplements that they will subside, but when I lay down in the bed and turn my foot or leg a certain way, the cramp can come back quickly. I hope you figure out what works, and if you do, please let me know.

WTPop, I was up at 2AM this morning and around 3AM every other morning this week

Who knew?

Thought he only dealt with turkey jinx's

Me too..but he is a pretty smart old guy...and I think he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express at least once..so go figure!

Not sure why insurance would be needed. Publix sells 33 oz bottles for like a dollar.

http://www.publix.com/pd/RIO-PCI-106011

An old home remedy that my old man used was to keep spray bottle of vinegar by the bed and would spray what ever muscle was cramping. He swore by it.

Quinine is a good choice.

One glass of 1/2 favorite fruit juice, 1/2 water and a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar WITH THE MOTHER.
Every day.

What he said.
I’ve backed off my statin and they have just about gone away. Along with some other aches and pains.
I have to try some replacements now.

Good to know. but I think the straight quinine 324mg is prolly more powerful than just the tonic water. But I will let them know

A remedy that many old people swear by is to put a bar of soap down at around their feet under the covers, I don’t know anything about it but have heard from many folks that it cured leg cramps at night

I'll be buying some of this before dark. Thanks.

Mama always told me they was growing pains.

Potassium, magnesium deficienc ?,pickle juice should help. Take a swig before heading to bed

As old as wiley is, I'm sure he's had his last growing pains a LONG time ago. This may have something to do with that little filly he was gonna take fishing!

She moved before I could score

Take a chelated magnesium supplement. It's cheap but you'll need to order it online as the stuff in stores is oxide or citrate and poorly absorbed.

Cured Mine

That's another negative about getting old. You get slower!!

Dr. put me on 1000 mg. of magnesium twice a day, it helps a lot.

I appreciate the confidence in me, but if I knew a cure for leg cramps I would be using it myself. I've had them hit my calf muscles for years, but now I get them in my thighs sometimes too. Nothing makes you come out of the bed as fast as a leg cramp.