LEG CRAMPS
- Thread starter crazyphil
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I know the pickle juice works well for leg cramps. The other day I aggravated my lower back. On a whim, I drank some pickle juice and the pain left immediately. Must have been a strained muscle.
Inusuit
Member
I have successfully used dill pickle juice to relieve nighttime cramps. The challenge is getting from the bedroom to the kitchen.
I have had problems with restless leg syndrome. 500 mg of magnesium at bedtime helps.
I have had problems with restless leg syndrome. 500 mg of magnesium at bedtime helps.
Not to take anything away from the above experiences, but I have not had a leg cramp since I had a stent put in after a heart attack. Just sayin it might be something to think about if the home remedies are not working.
I drink 1 OZ of tonic water with 6 OZ of a good Bourbon every evening. Don't know if it cures the leg cramps but I it doesn't hurt.
I've had problems with night time leg cramps for years. Some so bad I have to go for a walk in the middle of the night to ease them. I've been taking 99mg of potassium and 400mg of magnesium daily for several years and it's helped a lot but hasn't totally eliminated them. My brother swears by the pickle juice.
(The cramps on the inner thighs are the worst. Hard to stretch them out)
(The cramps on the inner thighs are the worst. Hard to stretch them out)
OP
I agree. Those cramps I had on both inner thighs took the prize
for the worst ever.
I had to start taking potassium pills for leg cramps about 15 years ago, I've worked my way up from one a day to four a day now.
It's a real pain to get cramps in both legs at the same time in the middle of the night.
It's a real pain to get cramps in both legs at the same time in the middle of the night.
bearfoot
US Veteran
Hylans PM- @ Walmart. works. only use when needed. when i cut the grass/ weed wack, i drink gator aid/ alot of water. put a cane by the recliner, and the Hylans PM in my pocket before i sit down for the evening. , ^^^^ inner thigh the hurtingworsecraps. usually when my fingers cramp 1st. i take the D PM right away. thinking the group have many special fixes. have a good night.
vintagesmith
Member
I agree on pickle juice. Only problem--it is a way to the frig!
michael1000
US Veteran
if you have been prescribed a 'water pill," you may be loosing too much potassium. discuss all your prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist yearly.
I was having some leg cramps so I started eating just 2 kosher dill pickle spears a day and they went away.
