If you’ve ever experienced leg cramps at night, you know they’re no joke. They can rudely interrupt your sleep and startle you awake with a jolt of pain. Although they’re quite common ...

Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep.

muscle cramps, or neuropathy (nerve pain). Before starting any treatment for nighttime leg cramps, your doctor should rule out any underlying diseases or drug side effects that might be causing them.