Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep. Perhaps you’ve already tried remedies like using heating pads, taking ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q. My husband is disabled by osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. He experienced frequent muscle cramping and was eating extra ...

>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: 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: 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 ...

If painful leg cramps have woken you up in the middle of the night, the condition can be both scary and confusing. You may think it’s due to the position you’re sleeping in — but there’s more to know ...