idk... just take some medicine...

Maybe you have a salt deficiency. I know too much salt is bad for you but the body needs a certain amount . Try to ask your doctor or talk about your diet, everyone does get cramp at some time or another but if it really is a constant problem talk to the doctor or a dietician

potassium deficiency, eat a banana. But be careful if you have any kind of heart problem, too much or too little potassium can cause irregular heart rhythms

eat bananas & something with salt in it before bedtime.

Make sure you don't have a potassium deficiency - this can happen if you eat a lot of processed foods and not enough fresh fruits and veggies, causing muscle weakness and cramping. You might also try stretching your leg muscles before you go to bed.

See a doctor! It could be low potassium or it could be other more serious things dealing with venous or arterial insufficiency or occlusions in those veins or arteries leading to the legs. It is not something to try and self diagnose or self treat. Only a doctor can assess what your problem is and tell you how to treat it the safe and proper way.

You could try keeping your legs warm at night also - long socks or sweat pants will work. Not sexy, but neither's leaping out of bed sceaming 'Charlie Horse! charlie Horse!' and hobbling around the bedroom....

Yes there are multiple things you could do about this. Usually this comes on from stress, but it could be RLS- restless leg syndrome. I have the same thing. You shoud see your doctor about this because sometimes it can pinch nerves and it will become worse. You're going to want to be put on a muscle relaxer to take at night. The one I use and I know a lot of other people that use this also. Its called Flexeril and believe me im in a world of pain with these things i got going on everywhere and the flexeril (generic name: cyclobenzaprime) really does help.

Sometimes its a calcium deficiency, rather that potassium Perhaps some good Calcium, you will notice the difference in two days

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DUE TO A SUGGESTION BY MY FATHERS DOCTOR, I'VE BEEN DRINKING A GLASS OF TONIC WATER EVERY NIGHT FOR THE LAST 6 WEEKS' AND I HAVE HAD NO CRAMPS AT ALL.PRIOR TO THIS I HAD CRAMPS JUST ABOUT EVERY NIGHT.

Drink some milk, and try using an icy-hot sleeve. Tylonol might help also.

#1. See your doctor. They may prescribe you an over the counter medicine called "quinine". Also, an old wise tale is to put a bar of soap under your covers while you sleep... It's suppose to work every time!

For immediate relief, my Dad taught me this when I was a pre-teen as he had them frequently which the doctor diagnosed as due to polio he had as a child. Walk if you can to the refrigerator,take out a cold bottle or can, put it on the floor, and put the bottom of your foot on the cold container. The charlie horse should go away immediately.

Get a young Philly

The exact cause of night leg cramps isn't known. Some experts believe they may be due to abnormal processing of electrolytes — essential elements and chemical substances your body needs for basic functions — by muscles. Almost everyone has occasional leg cramps. But they occur most often in older adults. Common causes of night leg cramps include: * Muscle overexertion * Prolonged sitting * Dehydration * Pregnancy * Diabetes * Decreased potassium levels * Neuromuscular disorders, such as Parkinson's disease * Certain medications, such as albuterol, niacin, diuretics, and some calcium channel blockers and antipsychotic medications * Alcohol use If you do get a leg cramp, you may be able to make it go away by: * Walking on the affected leg * Massaging the affected muscle * Straightening your leg and flexing your foot toward your knee until you feel the calf muscles stretch * Applying a cold pack to the affected muscle * Taking a hot bath To help prevent night leg cramps: * Drink plenty of fluids during the day. * Stretch your leg muscles before bedtime. * Get adequate potassium in your diet. If you have frequent and severe leg cramps at night, talk to your doctor. Treatment results vary. But the most effective treatments based on current research are: * Vitamin B-12 * Gabapentin Night leg cramps should be distinguished from another common cause of night leg discomfort called restless legs syndrome, a condition in which your legs have a creepy, crawly or fidgety sensation unless you move them. The sensation often worsens as night approaches. Restless legs syndrome is a neurologic condition that requires different treatment from

Have your calcium levels checked and do stretching exercises.

Drink more milk....it adds calcium and potassium

I notice when I'm dehydrated I tend to get more cramps in my legs. Drinking more water has fixed that. Don't know if this is your issue, but it helped me...and what harm comes from increasing your water intake? : )

I response to the answer to get over the counter Qiunine and the Wayne who drinks tonic water everynight. Quinine is what is in tonic water that makes it "tonic" water.