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 ...

Q: At a social function last week, a lady stood up and was hit with a leg cramp so severe she could not move. The hostess rushed to the kitchen, returned with some French's mustard in a teaspoon and ...

Q: Some time ago I read about a common kitchen condiment that was supposed to be good for severe leg cramps. Now I can't recall what it was. Can you help? A: The remedy in question involved a ...

Q: My husband played football and has huge muscles, which means that when he has a muscle cramp, it’s so bad that he has passed out with the pain. We could not get the cramp to stop. Then I read about ...

>Q. After dancing up a storm in high heels at a very fun wedding reception, I awoke with a terrible leg cramp in my calf. It was so intense I could barely move. After trying to grab my toe to stretch ...

Night leg cramps are sudden, painful muscle contractions in the calves, feet, or thighs, often occurring during sleep. These ...

Nocturnal leg cramps, often caused by dehydration or mineral imbalances, can disrupt sleep. Simple remedies like staying ...

Q: Occasionally, I experience debilitating leg cramps. Since reading about sugar-free tonic water, I’ve been drinking that. It works great, but I am planning some travel and don’t know if tonic water ...

Leg pain, cramps and lingering foot wounds are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. Getty Images ...