How do you treat nocturnal leg cramps?  

Nocturnal leg cramps are similar to daytime leg cramps, but stretching may be less convenient to use as a remedy, as sleep can be further disrupted. Treating and preventing leg cramps typically utilizes some combination of hydration and electrolytes but sometimes, medications can help. Consider the...

I have had great success with magnesium supplementation (magnesium glycinate or citrate 400-600 mg at bedtime) for patients with no clear other metabolic explanation for the muscle cramps.