Foot and Leg Cramps at Night (Nocturnal Cramps)
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What’s behind foot and leg cramps at night, and what can you do about them? Here’s what you need to know.
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0:00 Leg and foot cramps at night
0:25 What causes foot and leg cramps at night?
1:08 Natural remedies for leg and foot cramps at night
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Let’s talk about foot and leg cramps at night, also known as nocturnal cramps. Nocturnal cramps can be very painful and even prevent you from sleeping.
Unfortunately, the cause of nocturnal cramps is unknown. But, a potential cause could be an electrolyte imbalance-a deficiency in electrolytes, such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, or sodium. But, sometimes, people will take electrolytes without noticing much of a difference.
Another potential cause could be a problem with your pH. If your body is too alkaline, you won’t be able to transport minerals properly. This can create a lot of different problems, including cramping. In this case, you could try just acidifying the body.
Potential remedies for leg and foot cramps at night:
1. Quinine (the natural version: cinchona officinalis, or tonic water)
2. Yellow mustard (1 tbsp. before bed)
3. Apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp. mixed in water about an hour before bed)
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My Leg cramps came from sugar consumption , I tested the theory for myself , and when I completely stopped eating sugar they went away, As soon as I would eat it they returned, I am Keto , But Went off and was consuming sugar and that was when it started . Back on now and doing soooo much better.Thanks Dr Berg, I love your teachings , They are so helpful .
I also had night cramps in my calf muscles, before I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. After cutting out sugar and most carbs I have not had cramps. But I suspect it could also be related to dehydration and or electrolytes.
I knew it was sugar consumption... I cut it out 4 months ago but started eating sugar again a d boom!!!! Leg cramps a of a sudden 😢🤔..... Thanks
Oh wow, as a pre-diabetic, I always associated my toe cramps with sugar consumption, particularly beers. Wine doesn't affect me. But I read here that it can be due to carbs too, I didn't connect the dots. If course, carbs & sugar should be avoided if we are (pre) diabetic.
I just so happened to eat 3 slices of cake and ice cream after 12 am before bed and I woke up with cramps in both my legs all the way up my thighs and down to my toes. Only the Good God my Lord could save me and give me peace to get thru it. I'm super sore this morning but I'm glad to know I'll get through it and what not to eat sugar before bed. Also I'm going to make some tea with apple cider vinegar. Thank you and Dr.
I am finding the same thing happening to me when I eat alot of sugar and starches. I also get severe knee pain(extreme throbbing pain in my right knee). I am getting upper left leg deep cramps almost feeling like a deep vein thrombosis and the pain lingers for days. Since I broke my keto and intermittent fasting this is happening when I binge in these foods.
I suffered with foot cramps for many years, every time I straightened my leg when laying down.
Four years ago an Ayurvedic doctor explained that it was a lack of magnesium in my diet. He explained that many vegetables today do not contain all of the nutrients advertised due to soil erosion and modern farming practices. So although on a healthy diet, I could still be lacking. I started to supplement my diet with additional magnesium and have not suffered cramps since.
I've been looking for an Ayurvedic physician for 3 years now and not found one yet. I will continue my search until I find!
I've had leg cramps since I was a child. My parents used to call them "charlie horses". I've learned to eat pickles or drink pickle juice to prevent them after a workout. ACV works as well since pickle juice is just ACV.
I have a friend who insists this works, too! Pickle juice is similar to yellow mustard or apple cider vinegar in effect, perhaps, as you say.
Omg me to! It's been happening to me frequently as of late and I used to make sure to take potassium after a workout but bananas no longer work for me and thought I should at least get a supplement.
What's interesting about pickle juice is that I think there's actual mustard seed in the mix (I vaguely remember from wanting to make my own pickles lol). I will certainly try these suggestions! Thanks y'all! 😁
Yes. It's the vinegar.
Eating enough veggies keeps the problem away. Too much caffeine brings it back
Two ounces of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of water tastes terrible but stops the problem in 20 minutes, every time.
I used to get them all the time but since I've been eating 1 banana a day they have stopped and thats been 8 years now.
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Oh my gosh, I’ve had leg cramps almost my whole life, they were so painful, but then in my 50’s I started getting cramps in my inner thighs,
the first time I had no idea what was happening, I literally couldn’t move, I thought about calling for help, but wasn’t sure how anyone could get in the house since I couldn’t move, first episode lasted about 45 minutes. As time went on it was suggested that I needed to take magnesium, which I started to do, seldom have it problems now, but the cramps in my inner thighs were bad enough that they brought me to tears.
I know exactly what you mean! I have also gotten them in EVERY muscle in my legs including behind my knees which takes pain to a whole new level! I get lots of different cramping muscles at the same time. I want to scream in pain. I take Magnesium Glycinate and sleep with several bars of soap, and rarely have these episodes anymore.
I increased potassium intake. 1. Beet tops 2. Apple cider vinegar 3. Potassium tablets. Worked. Blessed relief. ))
The inner thigh cramp is almost as bad as the hamstrings. I know how to stretch hamstrings the second I feel that initial twitch but the inner thigh one is extremely sharp and difficult to stretch out. I've been fighting cramps 24/7 for the past 20 years. I just brush off the calves if they lock up. It's nothing compared to the hammies or inner thighs.
Omg... I feel your pain. The calf cramp that then goes to the foot or thigh make me scream out in pain. Thank l fully I live alone lol
I have been suffering with this for quite a while if I drink electrolytes an hour before I go to bed I don’t have it anymore. Thank you not enough doctors want to discuss cramping of the legs and feet.
Yes. I read an article about drug addicts getting RLS because of electrolyte deficiency.
What do you drink? Electrolytes!
@@sct4040 SMARTWATER. don't like flavors. any kind I think with electrolytes.
I have suffered from this problem for about 10 years. I found that wearing compression socks for my calves helped. Also increasing magnesium intake and tonic water have both helped especially the magnesium.
Raw veggies, low caffeine, and in an emergency, two ounces of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of water knocks the problem out in 20 minutes.
Tonic water helps after you get the cramp you have to get tonic water quick.
@@angelboerstler2613 Tonic Water? is that the same as Perriea Water (spelling)? thanks.
@@CenturianCornelious ibuprofen is an alternative for those that don't like ACV. I don't need it anymore since I do magnesium.
@@jimmack1071 No... that's just soda water from France (Perrier). Tonic water is the base for a Gin and tonic... its sweet, but a little bitter (because of the quinine)
I started having nightly leg and foot cramps about a month ago. The severe pain woke me and I was exhausted every day. I tried the 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in water with a little unsweetened cranberry juice for taste and I upped my magnesium. I haven't had leg cramps since. It's been amazing. I hesitated to take the vinegar because I have acid reflux but it hasn't bothered me or made it worse. Yay. Thank you, Dr. Berg
Actually, cider vinegar helps to stop acid reflux (heartburn).
After years of suffering from serious leg and feet cramps at night that constantly woke me up, I finally upped my dose of magnesium before bed to 1600mg. I was concerned that this might be too much, but it hasn't had any side effects at all. Most importantly, I sleep through the night every night for the first time in YEARS! Use magnesium glycinate to get maximum absorption and no diarrhea. I can't say this enough.
I take Magnesium every day, so still not good enough, I shall add 1600 mg before Bed Time with Food or No Food?
Jim Alcantara, I read and followed your suggestion last night and no cramps! I had been taking magnesium during the day with my main meal but not before bed- THANK YOU!!!
Magnesium glycinate absolutely helped me. No more calf and toe cramps
yup, Magnesium, and Potassium an hour or two before bed... works for me.
Same here John. Just need to remember to take it before bed. How many MG's do you take?
Me too
@@rpggyr 200mgs , Kal
@@johngoodhue3410 Same brand I take. I take 400mg. I also take 1 Mag L-threonate in the am.
You are my go to doctor for all my medical concerns, keep up the great work.
Problem of tonic water is that usually come with GIN
And that is a problem how?
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No , the problem is it usually comes with TONS of SUGAR !
Well...Magnesium tabs dissolved in water...400 or 800 mg. Helps immediately.
800 mg of magnesium will help almost immediately….. mostly with constipation… ;)
Same here :-)
You mean leg cramps are leg constipation issues?
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I've used pickle juice it helps to alleviate them pretty fast.. they are so painful😖Having said that taking magnesium daily prevents them for sure.
@@bethsalamanca5910 works like a charm😁
I've noticed since I started supplementing with magnesium for the last 9 months that I do not have leg/foot cramps at night anymore. I actually forgot about them until I watched this video!
No one will read this ( hopefully one ) but with a foot or calve cramp, stand up. Cramp releases.
I'll try all these and give them a good practice! Let you know in 90 days.
Good show.
I actually know and did it this morning and it works
Sorry but these cramps are so bad I have fallen to the floor trying to stand up on cramping legs . It is pain worse that child birth🥺
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Omg Dr. Berg is a psychic ! I’ve been going through this condition for years. Like Mighty Mouse here Dr.berg comes to save you from the pain.Thank you
MIghty Mouse...I haven't thought about him in 20 years at least. Wow... talk about digging up old memories! Thanks!
I work out side in a southern state that is humid. I sweat for 10 plus hours a day. Mustard works. If you forget before bed and happen to wake with a cramp a tbls of mustard works in a minute or less. I am just hearing of these other prevention of leg cramps and will be trying!
How in the world can you see swallow it without choking??
It’s likely the tumeric in the mustard that helps.
Dr Berg, so far so good on the quinine and acv, 3 nights and no cramping in my feet. THANK YOU.
Also the calcium lactate for my husbands cough worked the first night. He even told his cardiologist about it. Thanks again.
I'm go in to try these methods. I had heard of quinine before being a good remedy.
Get cramps periodically especially after exercising on my stationary bike.
One quick fix is to blow the hair dryer on warm setting over your feet and calves. This warms up the muscles and relaxes them.
I get thigh cramps after tough 12 hour shifts as a nurse. I found if I chug a bottle of sport drink, they will start to calm down in 5 minutes and disappear after 20 minutes. It's pretty amazing. I've used it with patients and had good results. It's pretty much dehydration plus muscle fatigue. They are so painful i say use whatever you can find that works to get them to stop. Thank you Dr. Berg. I'm down 65 lbs so far.
You might try Theraworx, it's available everywhere. It's a muscle cramp & muscle spasm relief foam and it actually works! The main ingredient is Magnesium Sulfate. Put some on before your shift and take it with you in case you need to reapply. It has helped me tremendously as my leg muscles have been extremely tight, almost to the point of a charlie horse. I also just started today taking magnesium citrate to help fight it from the inside. Hope this helps.
Thus couldn't have come at a better time. I was woken up a few nights ago with the most horrendous calf cramp in my left calf. I've never ever had this before and it was the most painful experience I've ever had. So much so I screamed the house down 😊
In my case it has almost always been caused by overuse. Hydration, magnesium and potassium deficiencies have been a strong correlation. Also, massage (calves for me) and a hot bath when possible go a long way toward preventing these. Another MAJOR help; eliminate sugary, caffeinated beverages.
Yes, for me it happens when I go really hard on the legs and don't drink enough water during the day... Then at night the pain will be unbearable... staying hydrated and stretching and getting all of my electrolytes in is key for me.
When you do have cramp especially for the foot and legs , pull your toes towards your head whilst out streching your leg. This for some reason has helped me for years. Cramp actually gets me crying , Keep lifted
They hurt so much for me that all I can do is scream
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Apple cider vinegar works an absolute treat. I had multiple cramps on my leg, foot and waist area all simultaneously. I took some ACV diluted in water and had complete relief within 15 mins
I keep it in my bedroom and hust take a straight swig. Almost instant relief.
I experienced this almost everyday before, but now I'm fine I noticed it after changing into healthy lifestyle.
Had my first one just now and as soon as I became lucid when it stopped, I came straight to this page. You're my everything source when it comes to my health.
Not my first one but I immediately am clear awake after only 6 hours of sleep
My older Italian born mother (now we live in US) had bad muscle cramps for years. As well as anemia. We tried everything to fix it, it never really worked. After she had a blood transfusion after surgery, her muscle cramps suddenly went away for a long time. Then after a few months they came back. Then the muscle cramps suddenly went away again for several months, the next time she had a blood transfusion, for another surgery, a few years later. I thought to myself, hmmm. I looked up muscle cramps and blood transfusions. I found thalassemia. A common genetic blood disorder, resulting in anemia, common in Mediterranean people. One of the symptoms is muscle cramps. It gets worse with age too. You all might want to ask your doctors about a test. (it is not just in Med people anymore, with all the ethnic mixing we do.) The treatment is blood transfusions, as needed, depending on how severe you have it. Funny I had to diagnose her myself.
Helpful information and very profound of you to link the information together for your mother!
Thank you! I have had this problem for awhile now. And yes it can be very painful and frustrating. 🙏
Thanks Doc, I haven't had a cramp in a while until just recently and I'm glad you made a video on this topic. I look forward to hearing about this topic again as more research reveals more data. Thanks man.
You're welcome! Hope it helps.
I did not start having this problem until I was in my 50's. I also have them in my ribe cage when I stretch, laugh, or cough.
For me, the rib cage is a warning shot, telling me to address my hydration and electrolytes immediately before both of my hamstrings start cramping. Mine started 20 years ago in my 50's and Im still battling it.
I have a lot of digestive problems for 6 years(it is much more better since I know you and listen your advices) and my cramps are every night I take the supplements but still I am having cramps. So next thing I will follow you advises like I am doing all the time and you gave me my life back!!! Thanks a lot Dr Berg
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I use to suffer cramps like crazy as a child & in my 20's. And then it went away. Watching this, I realized it happened after I went on a serious regimen of supplements in my early 30s, to assist me in a very high stress, long hours job. I've continued that habit for the rest of my life, and fine tuned my supplements as science developed and I got to understand my needs. I only started to focus on my diet much later, but I had never indulged in junk food or substances anyway. Worst things I did was to eat & sleep too little due to a really busy life, and I tended to be slightly underweight a lot of the time ...so thank God for supplements! I also unwittingly did what is now called intermittent fasting, because getting a little extra sleep was way more important to me than breakfast. And I never had time to snack! Over and above that I had an aversion to over medication & seasonal injections, following a pretty sickly childhood. I'm in my 60's now and amazed at how much younger, healthier and more active I am than my peers, in spite of having endured a really high impact life and still being at it. I'm convinced that overall healthy (under!)eating, lying low on substances & proper supplements made all the difference. What you put into your body really is the ultimate key.
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I developed MG and over the last 10 years night time leg, foot, knee and joint cramps have been a real nuisance. I started using leg compression (air pressure cuffs) at least 30 to 45 min a day. Not sure it is a cure but I have been sleeping a lot better.
My Mom has terrible night cramps, tonic water totally solved it for her.
I'm going to guess that the sodium in the tonic water is the constituent that became the remedy because when I added significant amounts of sea salt to my diet and to my water it's been over a year since I've had any sort of a cramp
@@arlenmargolin1650 could be the sodium, but tonic water contains quinine too. My Mom had taken quinine pills but they were taken off the market. Her doctor recommended tonic water.
@@arlenmargolin1650 the ingredient that helps the cramps is the quinine in the tonic water.
Does she drink tonic water to prevent the cramp or when the cramp begins?
Tonic water is sweetened, I have some for emergency use but I would like to find some without corn syrup and very low on sugar.
I used to get horrific leg cramps at night. I eventually discovered that chocolate was causing them. I also now know it was the cause of my morning migraines. I would have a chocolate treat Friday afternoon, to celebrate the end of the workweek. Saturday morning I would awake with a migraine. I’ve never heard of the chocolate-leg cramp relationship, but it was true for me.
Dark chocolate Is full of magnesium, I get the chocolate sweetened with stevia. It helps alleviate my leg cramps. So does pickle juice. Glad you figured yours out.
Dairy...people forget that 50%of people can't digest dairy!!!
Thank you Dr Berg, l I was just experiencing the muscle cramps, and there you were, talking about just that !
My sister suffered this for years but increasing her water intake really helped.
My husband started to.have night cramps (very painful) right after he started keto. He takes also hipertension medication (concord bisoprofol fumarate). We learned from you doctor the ilportance of taking magnesium and potasiom, therefore started taking it. He did not have the cramps unless he stopped taking the vitamines mentioned before.
As we live in Costa Rica, decided to take natural coccunt water and bananas more than the magnesium and potasium supplements. We still do becuase it helps to relax and have a better night sleep. But let s say, 4 days a week take the natural sources and 3 days the pills.
Many thanks Doctor Berg for keeping us informed.
I tend to have leg cramps like this. It starts in the toes, and you can feel your foot stretching forward almost like you're trying to point in a straight line on its own as a result in a way that will usually wake you up. You can try and fight it if you're quick enough and you'll feel your ankle pop as you try to straighten your foot upwards like you would if you were standing upright, and after a little while the muscles that were tensing in your leg will relax but it will hurt, not nearly as badly if you didn't fight it immediately.
Worst part is that the pain you feel will last essentially throughout the next day. Not as bad as when it was cramping, but it's still fairly miserable.
My solution honestly was drastically increasing the amount of electrolytes I drink. I use Ultima electrolyte powder, and will drink around 32 - 64 ounces of the stuff daily and added a magnesium tablet and I haven't head to deal with it in over a year as a result.
Have you ever put the electrolyte powder in toniq water?
What type of magnesium? I take oxide and the other that starts w a c
I will try this. I’ve been seeing drs about this cramps but never ruled out the cause. Thks
Hello dr burg, i had it for a long time, drinking more water,potassium and magnisum solved it .
No enough words to thank you dr .
Thank you so much for your excellent videos.
Very timely vid, that happened to me last night, but then I was sleeping in a hammock while camping. As I reached forward to deal with the ache of the foot cramp I got cramp in my hamstring / back thigh muscle!
I had heard it was lack of oxygen in the room, but this would not apply last night sleeping in the woods
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You!!!! - for even trying to address this. Could you do a longer follow up?
I lay my back on the floor with my butt against the wall and my legs up above my body. So imagine your legs and body making the “L” shape.
I do this for 20 mins to allow all the blood to flow back down. It helps with aches, paid and cramps.
My mom had me do this when I started my very first retail job as a kid and it really works to take that ache and pain out of your legs. Feels so good afterwards.
Cant really picture the image. Post a vid?
Thanks for the reminder!
Yes I agree, legs up the wall does help 👍
That's affecting your lymphatic flow. Nothing to do with blood. Dry brushing also works especially well when your legs are inverted like that. And while you're laying that way take the opportunity to also point your arms straight up because it will benefit your upper body just as much as your lower body. Everybody worries about circulation and nobody even thinks about lymphatic fluids. It's the reason why people are puffy.
I drink lots of apple cider vinegar and still get leg and foot cramps at night. The only thing that seems to help is magnesium potassium and salt before I go to bed
Hi I’ve had these cramps day and night for years l am 68 years old , talked to doctors every thing. Vitamins magnesium helped lots calcium and then you on TH-cam. Well I tried Apple cider vinegar. I’m blown away, it is working now before bed i drink your two tablespoons with lemonade . THANKS to you so their is a better outcome. Appreciated .
So glad it has helped!!
It is so funny how i was just talking to my sister from church about my leg cramps and she was telling me her mom has them also. She said she takes mustard! Doctor Berg! You are right on time and will be passing this information along to her!!
I had this prob for a while, and as more as I used cider vinegar in my daily meals, as more as it got better.
Me too.
If I eat enough raw veggies, there is no problem. If I get too much caffeine, the pain comes back.
In an emergency I put two ounces of apple cider vinegar in a glass, fill the glass the rest of the way with water, and choke it down. It's horrible, but it works every time.
@@CenturianCornelious I've done that too. Thanks.
Thank you so much for another informative video. I had for years incredible leg cramps at night where I could feel the knot in my calf. Later in my forties and fifties experienced some twitching underneath the eye it would last for weeks. Since I've been on an incredible array of supplements for an eye condition...have noticed calm legs and no twitxhing
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What supplements did you take and what was the eye condition and did supplements heal that too?
Thank you Dr Berg I had that before extremely painful for like 15 minutes.
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I work outside in the heat a lot and drink a lot - a LOT - of water, but still get terrible cramps at night especially in my calves, ankles and feet. Limited research into this said one possible cause could be losing a lot of electrolytes through my sweat, which I believe is worse on keto. My deficiency is probably magnesium since that seems to be the hardest electrolyte to get through diet - I consume plenty of sodium, calcium, and potassium.
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I have experienced this to the max. I notice that it happens if I have gone for a long walk or bike ride, or other activity - I have extremely flat feet. Something that helps is wearing comfy thick socks to bed - natural fibers only - like wool or cotton. If my feet are warm, I don’t get cramps - even if I kick off the socks in the middle of the night.
A few weeks ago, I started adding a little more magnesium to electrolytes before bed.. no more cramps, and it seems as though the extra magnesium relaxes my body for sleep - been sleeping exponentially better.
I too have extremely flat feet so thank you for sharing this. What kind of magnesium do you take? I heard magnessium citrate has a laxative effect.
I guess you lose a lot of liquids/minerals through sweating.
Yes magnesium has a laxative effect. On flat feet, Dr Berg has helpful videos on this.
@@yvettebennett6170 The one I am using is by Trace Minerals… Magnesium/Chloride/Sodium/Potassium/sulfate/boron - don’t know if it’s the optimum type, but I had it on hand, and it absolutely made a noticeable difference.
@@songbird857 Thank you
Since my teenage years after heavy exercise or excessive sweating doing physical labor I would sometimes experience severe , tears in my eyes cramping in my legs. I have learned Tonic soda with the Quinine helps for fast relief. Recently after excessive sweating I will grind Himalayan Salt into a glass of water and slug it down. An ounce of prevention!
Your recommendation for B1 and Benfothiamine has totally reversed my bladder sensitivity. I'm a big fan. Than you Doctor.
I have had a couple really severe bouts of cramping at night that started on one side lower leg and traveled all the way up into my rib cage. I started your Apple Cider Vinegar and have not had any cramping at all. Thank you so much.
At night it is usually very easy for me to lock up my calf muscles into a deep cramp by simply stretching and pointing my foot and toes straight down during the stretch. It has always been this way and I know dehydration plays a significant role.
Yes along with magnesium which most people are lacking sufficient amounts. They say that take your body weight and divide by two and that is how many ounces a day you should take of water. I've always drank alot of water but had leg cramps since a child...now I found magnesium was the key to rid myself of them. Also my migraines are rare now too. 😁
My grandma gave me all the bananas and milk l could eat, now 70 and still have them if l am on my feet too long
I have the same problem and the only thing that really helps is I eat watermelon before I go to bed and I don't even really like watermelon but it seems to help me. My cramps are debilitating some time crippling and Hurts to walk the next day
I used to get this at night in summer, now no problem with homemade electrolyte drink in the evening. (300 ml water, stevia, tblspn apple cider vinegar, 1/3 tspn of 50/50 salt and potassium iodide and 100 mg of magnesium glycinate.
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I drank, pickle juice, as someone suggested here. It worked within 20 minutes. I didn't have the after effects of pain, throughout the day, either.
I have had leg cramps for over 30 yrs since a spine injury. They will not be there for a while than wham! I had an exceptionally bad bout about 2 Months ago. Then I saw your vid on Magnesium Glycinate. I take normal Magnesium, Potassium, ect. for the cramps. After taking the Mag Glycinate
for 2 days not 1 cramp for a week. Now just a few as I adjust the dosage. I am so grateful to you for this Info. Blessings on you and your Family!!
Potassium, potassium, potassium. Light exercise to increase the circulation while the potassium tablets are being absorbed. Think about what you were eating in the last 12 hours.
Extra potassium has been a game changer for me.
I have found that a healthy swig of diet tonic water before you go to bed works. The quinine in the tonic is what does it.
Dr. Berg, I have saved so many of your vids that I need to adjust my playlists so you have your own space. 👋 ❤️
My wife having too much cramps her both legs and it is very difficult to get up from bed in the early morning. Since from 5 days she taking yellow musterd and acv and cabbage before bed now more than 50% pains reduced thank you dr Eric berg definitely we share our experience after relieving her pain completely once again thank you very much
Tonic water can work, but you have to consume a liter or more to get a dose. Then you're up to urinate a bit later. I keep a bottle of Soda Stream sugar free tonic water syrup concentrate for this, quickly do a shot followed by a few sips of water(it's gross). Works well, relief in a few minutes. Rarely happens now, I took Dr. Berg's advise and upped my sodium intake. Thanks much Dr!!
I have found that there are pressure points on my foot that relieve my cramps almost instantly. I just feel around my foot or leg until my muscles relax. It's weird and don't know why. I just did it out of desperation because it hurt so much and found that putting pressure on certain areas does help. Well, for me at least.
Thanks Dr Berg. I have experiencing foot cramps at night occurring every hour starting in the middle of the night. They occur mostly when I am dreaming. I take magnesium glycogen and mineral drops with a teaspoon of sea salt before bed. I am also eating yellow mustard with my dinner. Some nights I rest comfortably but other nights it is like a nightmare. My right big toe is experiencing numbness and I believe that this has something to do with it. I feel frustrated and tired of this situation.
You are just magic. So much help with so many things 🙏👏
Usually when I get these, all I do is stand on my foot and it goes away instantly. Just pressing the sole of your foot flat on the bed or standing usually gets rid of the issue quickly.
Yes, taht works but it is annoying being awakened by leg cramps.
Or massage hard your arm from the elbow to the wrist if your calves hurt and you can’t stand up. If your toes hurt, massage your fingers. Standing on the toes surely kicks the pain away very fast. I also eat 4 bananas a day and the cramp stops.
I used to get this several years ago. I think one of your old videos recommended taking magnesium. I bought magnesium citrate and it completely cured it. So thank you Dr Berg. Interesting that initially the magnesium citrate worked a bit like a laxative, but as my body got used to taking it this is no longer the case.
Same here.
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Same here, I take magnesium citrate a half hour before bed and no longer suffer these awful cramps at night.
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Try magnesium glycinate. 2 tablets before bed. No leg cramps in 6 months
I found a magnesium chloride spray that works almost instantly when rubbed in the muscle. Thanks for the info. Always enjoy the information.
the leg cramps have mostly gone since I went keto but recently I have been getting the under eye twitches not often but still there....I'll try the acv .
Thanks Doc and God bless
Gilly wife of Mark
Thank you so much! My husband and I have been struggling with this.
Remember to eat bananas
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for this Dr Berg! My mum suffers from Nocturnal Cramps and it is a nightmare!!!
I just went horrible foot cramps grabbed apple cider vinegar took a big swig, immediate relief. Going to make sure I have all 3 items you recommended, thanks a million.
Your video recommending magnesium , stopped my having cramps in my feet every night ,after 10 years of suffering , thank you soo much ,
I've been doing a lot of extended fasting (72 hours) over the last few months and started getting cramps while in bed. Drinking electrolytes helped so I definitely think there's a connection.
Smartwater 1 hr before your bed time.
Has happened to me a few times off and on over the years both when I was in the gym and not and "for me" it always seemed like a possible dehydration issue...so I drank a glass of water or two, depending, and the cramps immediately loosened up.
I have taken magnesium and potassium for years and still ocassionally wake up with terrible calf cramps. I did finally realize that I don't get them on three to five hours of sleep, but on the weekends if I sleep closer to eight hours. I mentioned that to my doctor and he had never heard that more sleep could result in cramping. When the conditions are right (or wrong) moving my toes can initiate cramps.
Awesome glad you mentioned it I will have to try it if I get that problem again I haven’t had it in a while but I know what it’s like because I have had it in the past I will most certainly want to remember this thanks Dr. Berg that’s a blessing🥰👍
They are EXTREMELY PAINFUL! I will be 60 this year and this has just started for me. I started taking magnesium and it hasn't seemed to help much. The EYE TWITCHING HAS ALSO HAPPENED.
I will be following these instructions!
What type of magnesium is best????
Me 60 too. I take magnesium and potasium from GNC for over 2 years since I started Keto and my husband started to have leg cramps. Also eat bananas, avocados, lettuces and fresh cocunut eater. Alternate natural soruce with pills. Problem solved.
I'm 63 and cramps had become more common affecting different areas of my legs and feet lately. Inner thighs too. I had already been taking mag and pot for the past 2 years, as well as extra D3. After listening to the vids re D3, mag, pot, and K2, and how they all work together, I also started K2 a few weeks ago. One docs vid mentioned that calcium in the muscles can cause cramps. After a week the cramps havent been back yet (if K2/mk4 starts to work that fast...?) Elsewise, maybe I'll try the quinine pills.
Dr Berg has videos on eye twitching. Also for electrolytes, best is a balanced formula (Dr Berg’s electrolytes) because magnesium works much better with potassium.
Bananas cause more troubles than they solve because of all the sugar. Avocados have way more potassium and other key nutrients than bananas. However in the case of cramps, best is an electrolytes powder which helps without having to eat.
What about a painful leg/foot cramp emergency that has to be handled NOW and nothing has worked? Put the plug in the bathtub and turn on the hot water. While testing the water with your hands make sure it is as hot as you can take it but not hotter and put your legs under the running water. Massage them and as the tub fills up sit in the tub and work out the cramps. A large basin is good too if available along with a stool to sit on. Alternate: One time I had a cramp in my shoulder and the only thing I had handy was a hammer. It worked!
Two drops of oregano oil under the tongue for 30 seconds followed by a flush of water because oregano oil is strong. This will quickly alleviate an episode.
Thank you so much for sharing the reason and prevention for it.. Dr Berg. 🙏
You're very welcome.
I just stating to have the leg cramps at night ,I’ll definetelly try your advice. Thank you Dr Berg 👍🙏🏻🙂
Pickle juice immediately knocks those cramps right out for a friend of mine
Yep fast cure 100% agree
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Hi Dr. Berg, you've helped me on many different topics. My legs, shins and feet are cramping up so bad that I start to cry in the middle of the night. I'm afraid to go to sleep because it hurts so much. Is there a certain Magnesium you would suggest to use? Thank you so much for all that you do.
I buy what's sometimes called Magnesium oil - it's really just LIQUID Mg, not oil, but is has a viscous, oily feel. But it won't stain clothes like oil. Anyway, you can buy it by the gallon, it's not terribly expensive. I rub some on the spot that's cramping, and sometimes on surrounding areas too. It gets absorbed quickly, and works right away to stop the cramp. It's probably best to use it regularly rather than wait till there's a cramp, but sometimes I get behind.
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Thank you so much for your lesson, Sir