Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep.

If you have nocturnal (nighttime) leg cramps, your doctor might prescribe quinine (Qualaquin)-even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved it for only one purpose: to treat ...

Leg cramps can also be a side effect of certain medications. This article discusses how leg cramps feel, their causes, and ...

There are also prescription medication options, "but patients should check with their family physician before considering ...

Considering taking supplements to treat leg cramps? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of leg cramps. Follow the links to read common uses, side ...

Keep the heel of your cramped leg on the ground. You should feel a slight stretch in your affected calf. As well as being a treatment for cramps, stretching can also help prevent them. Make sure ...