Many of us have had this dreaded experience: you’re asleep or lying in bed, minding your own business, when all of a sudden you feel an excruciating, twisting, tightening, pain in one of your calves.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you discuss causes of nocturnal leg cramps? I have exhausted all of the common remedies without success. — R.S., M.D. ANSWER: Leg cramps are common. They begin suddenly and ...

Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep. Perhaps you’ve already tried remedies like using heating pads, taking ...

If painful leg cramps at night wake you up, you’re not alone. According to a 2012 study published in American Family Physician, up to 60% of adults say they’ve experienced leg cramps at night—that ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS You may get muscle cramps from dehydration, mineral loss, or overuse during exercise. Warm up and stretch your muscles before exercise, and ...

Q: I am a 79-year-old woman, and I have in the past had night cramps that went away when I stamped my foot. When it got worse, including a burning sensation, a muscle relaxant helped. It's back again, ...

Q: I need help. I get cramps in my feet and legs. I take quinine, calcium, potassium and vitamins daily. Why do I get these? -- G.L., Faulkton, S.D. A: Muscle cramps can occur during or right after ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: You’re lying in bed, *just* about to fall asleep, when your leg starts to cramp. The ...

Painful nocturnal leg cramps usually involving the calves are estimated to be experienced by at least six out of 10 adults. The calves are usually most often involved but cramps also may occur in the ...

Leg pain is a common issue for women over 40. It can stem from arthritis, varicose veins, or vitamin deficiencies. Hormonal changes also play a role. Key symptoms include swelling and pain that ...

IN TONIGHT’S WOMEN’S DOCTOR LEG CRAMPSON PREGNANCY CAUSES ARE VARIED LIKE CRAMPS CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH IMBALANCES AND ELECTROLYTES CAUSING INVOLUNTARY MUSCLE CONTRACTIONS THAT CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM ...