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Articles categorized as Leg Cramps

Joe Graedon - June 20, 2024

Is Quinine in Tonic Water Safe?

Joe Graedon - May 13, 2024

Can Soap Chips in Your Socks Ease Leg Cramps?

Terry Graedon - July 1, 2024 - 43 comments

How to Use Soap in Bed for Nighttime Leg Cramps

To see whether soap in bed will protect you from leg cramps at night, unwrap a bar and put it under the bottom sheet or apply liquid soap.

Terry Graedon - March 25, 2024

Pickle Relish Will Do in a Pinch Against Leg Cramps

Terry Graedon - February 22, 2024

Show 1375: The Science Supporting Home Remedies

Terry Graedon - November 27, 2023

Soap Under the Sheet Can Prevent Nocturnal Leg Cramps

Joe Graedon - September 11, 2023

Home Remedies or Drugs? A Surprising Smackdown!

Joe Graedon - September 4, 2023

What to Do When Quinine in Tonic Water Doesn’t Ease Leg Cramps

Joe Graedon - August 21, 2023

Busting Myths and Offering Unique Leg Cramp Remedies

What causes muscle cramps? Hint: They're NOT brought on by dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. Triggering TRP channels with leg cramp remedies might help.

Terry Graedon - June 12, 2023

How Can You Find Quinine for Leg Cramps?

You will not find pills with quinine for leg cramps. But you may be able to use tonic water or pickle juice to get rid of the cramp.