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. 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 ...

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 ...

Leg cramps at night are a problem that wakes you up in the middle of your sleep. The pain is so intense that it becomes difficult to even move your legs. According to American Family Physician, this ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand up and ...

Per the health service, “Leg cramps are common, usually harmless, and only last a short time.” They add that the phenomenon ...

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 ...