How to Stop Leg Cramps at Night (for 50+)

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[tussah]

I've suffered nighttime leg cramps since I was a child. In recent years, nearly every muscle in my lower left leg/foot/toes has cramped up at one time or another in the middle of the night, not every night, but fairly frequently. The solution for me was to take magnesium glycinate every night. Taking it nightly has eliminated the issue for me.

[salisbury]

I was recommended to take soluble Magnesium tablets to prevent my excruciating, and worsening, calf cramps.
I took 1/2 a tablet in the evenings. 
The cramp attacks became less but after a few weeks I started having terrible nightmares involving lots of physical movement.  
A district nurse in the family suggested drinking more water instead. 
I now drink 2 medium sized glasses of water morning, noon and night - no more cramps! 
No more Magnesium either thanks! 
I'm soon 80 years old.

[carolynwhite]

I just had leg cramps while watching this video and as soon as they passed, I did these exercises. It feels like the cramps never happened. Thank you, new subscriber ❤

[WolfmanWoody]

It may not work for everyone, but a cure I found that certainly reduces cramp in the calf muscles is - wear a pair of socks in bed. Don't ask me why it works, but I used to get a cramp every week, sometimes twice a week. Wearing socks in bed I may get a cramp once a month or less and they're not as severe. Try it, you have some socks, wear them in bed, what does that cost?

[marygriffiths]

Many thanks for this. I suffered with night cramps for years - mainly in my feet and toes and also my fingers. 18 months ago I saw a physio for another reason and mentioned the cramps. He recommended coconut water. NB not milk, definitely coconut water which most supermarkets have in cartons like the fruit juice. It works for me like a miracle. I have 200-250 ml at about 7pm and my cramps have completely gone. It does have potassium - not sure what else. It's also a refreshing drink in hot weather and not too costly.

[sobrangbigat]

Found out by accidentaly stepping on Whole Body Vibrator... 2 to 3 minutes on low setting stopped the cramps immediately! My doctor could not tell me why...🤔🤔🤔 Hopefully this will help someone at least...

[maggie-k]

It may have been a coincidence, but changing the style of the shoes I wore to work stopped my nightly toe, foot and leg cramps.

[wskerber]

So many different possible causes and remedies that it may take a while to find the specific solution for you. I tried stretches, electrolytes and making sure that I drank plenty of water. They helped some to varying degrees but never eliminated the cramping. What ended up helping me the most was to add a throw over my legs (knees to feet) for a little added warmth. I do remember reading somewhere that as we age, we have a more difficult time noticing that our legs and feet are cold.

[velcroman]

I am73 I have suffered night time leg cramps for most of my 73 years. A teaspoon of magnesium each day or one magnesium tablet is all you need. If you wake up screaming with a cramp at night, especially the inside upper leg muscles.
Struggle to the medicine cabinet and take 1 teaspoon of bi-carb in water. Wait 30 seconds burp and you will feel the cramp leaving. The burp has nothing to do will relieving the cramp, it just happens. Over working the leg muscles during the day will possibly give you a calf muscle cramp at night.

[suzannelooms]

Good to hear you mentioning electrolytes. US medics talk about this, but I haven't heard UK folk caution against excess dilution of electrolytes.

[GladBurgio]

Himalayan Salt actually tastes good when taking a tiny bit on your finger. I also take magnesium glycinate and potassium. I find the combination works as long as I don't neglect water intake.

[robertbrown]

After suffering calf cramps at an increasing frequency I started to wake up a second or two before it began, and noticed that it was happening when the duvet on my bed was bending my toes downwards, so I instantly started to force my toes up and towards my upper body, and this always stops the cramp from kicking in. If I don't wake up in time, though, the pain is inevitable, as there only seems to be a couple of seconds available to stop it from happening.

[AxllsFly]

Magnesium tablet before bedtime each night and lymph node drainage massage helps greatly.

[annela]

Thanks much for this education, I do get leg cramp at nights and was told that I was not drinking enough water.I have learnt from this program that a balance of water intake is vital.

[k-cmccann]

My leg cramps stopped when I got a CPAP. It turned out that my cramps occurred during long apneas (~60-90 seconds), which makes perfect sense. When the peripheral circulation become oxygen-starved, the calf muscles cramped.

[PeacefulNightMusic]

I know my comment is easily lost here, but if you're reading this, it's no coincidence. Be sure, gain strength! Even if you are going through something very difficult in your life. Believe that everything will work out! This is just a phase, hang on! I know we don't know each other, but I believe in you! Rest assured that God is always on your side!

[mitchelle-dzlo]

Yes I am 80 and am having legs cramps almost every night. I never do exercises and I fail to drink water enough Thanks for the instructions I'm going to do these exercises and let you know the developments.

[julierahn]

Thank-you.
So timely. I could hardly sleep Friday night due to extreme cramps along each leg. The worst ever ...

[anncurran]

Most of my leg cramps come when my legs are cold. If I feel one coming on, I quickly pull up an extra blanket. Works most times.

[napoleonnz]

I have had leg cramps regularly for as long as I can remember in my 82 years. Recently after a particularly bad attack I took two paracetamol (panadol) before going to bed the next evening. Since then I've cut it down to one tablet each night and have had no leg cramps now for more than a month. So hopefully I've found what works for me.