Patients often tell Dr. Kiran V. Patel they've been sipping on quinine water to help ease leg cramps. Well-meaning relatives and even some doctors recommend it, said Patel, who's the director of ...

Potassium supports nerve function and helps muscles contract, which may prevent leg cramps. Magnesium plays a vital role in muscle contraction, but studies show little benefit for leg cramps. When leg ...

What Are Nocturnal Leg Cramps? Nocturnal leg cramps are a tight, knotted feeling in your legs that happens at night. They can last several seconds to several minutes. If the cramp is severe, your ...

Waking up in the middle of the night with a sudden, sharp pain in your leg can be both alarming and uncomfortable. These muscle contractions, known as night-time or nocturnal leg cramps, usually ...