You know, I think I read that somewhere too. Or was it for pregnancy prevention...? hmmmmm......oh well, I hope there's visitation at 'the home'...

OMG its been a long time since I read through the questions and one made me laugh out loud, you ought to see the looks I got! Oh and I have no idea, sorry :(

He read this? http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/archives/home_remedies/soap_under_the_sheets_for_rls_leg_cramps.asp He is not alone in believing it may work...of course, this may just mean that he will have company in that nut house.

I think it's time for a "convalescence" home. :) That's weird. Then again, my parents think Preparation H is a cure for almost everything else. Maybe we could get a group rate.

There is a doctor ( Dr.Gott) who has had many stories from those who write to him in his daily column in the paper and they swear by it. Seems to work for a lot of people. I hope it works for him !

Lol!Is it to keep him from laying in one spot too long?I read about people that sew a pocket for a tennis ball to fit in the back of their shirt to keep from laying on their back.(snoring)Very Martha Stewart of him!

http://www.bellevuehospital.org.jm/about.html

Does it?

I'm NOT a physician or any kind of therapist. It might be "an old wives' tale". Please read the entire answer. When I did constant, consistent physical exercises, this is what I learned and was told about what could be the possible cause: It COULD BE failing to properly warm up. SUGGESTION: Take the time to properly stretch. AND/OR Walking on hard surfaces ALL the time - such as the street and/or sidewalks. SUGGESTION: Use a treadmill OR walk on a school's track. AND/OR Lack of potassium. BELIEVE ME, you aren't alone. I get cramps because of one of the medications I take: "water pills", lasix or furosemide. AND when I get the cramps, I get them on BOTH legs: On top of the thighs, ham strings, inside AND outside of both legs AND YES, BOTH calves - at the same time!!!!!!!!! They ARE BRUTAL!!!! What to do? Take a potassium supplement. Eat bananas, DARK veggies such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc; dark leafed lettuces such as endive, romaine lettuce, etc. For relief: In the beginning it's going to be strange or awkward, but this is what you should do: This is what I LEARNED THE HARD WAY about cramps: Self-massaging gives very little relief. When the cramp is in the calf, DON'T point the toe away from you - as though you were a ballet dancer. Pull the toe back to you or stand on the floor and keeping the foot flat, lean forward toward the toe. As soon as you start lifting the heel, the cramp might return. For cramps on the inside of the thigh - the groin area - spread your legs away from each other. You might have to raise your legs in the air and spread them. For hamstrings: Pull your knee toward your chest. On the outside of the thigh: lay on your side and cross one leg over the other - as though you are sort of trying to pivot on your toes - to do an about-face. You might have to this in a jerking motion. Thanks for your kind words AND those points! You REALLY helped to make my day A WHOLE LOT better! Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it! VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: Sharing some info from my physicians. Personal observations and practices. "THE University of Hard Knocks" also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons"