Joe and Teresa Graedon answer questions about how to treat leg cramps, uncomfortable digestion, and whether peanut butter protein can transfer via breast milk.

If you’ve ever been jolted awake by sudden pain in your calf or thigh, you know how uncomfortable leg cramps can be. These involuntary muscle contractions can strike anytime—during sleep, after ...

Ever been sound asleep, only to be startled awake by a stabbing pain in your calf or hamstring? These sudden, intense muscle spasms are better known as charley horses. And they happen to up to 60% of ...

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.

Usually, cramps happen when a muscle involuntarily contracts on its own. You may feel a hard lump at the point of pain, which is an indicator of a cramp. While there are many reasons behind it, ...

According to Dr Rema Malik, waking up regularly because of cramped legs is not simply sign of growing old, but may signify ...

Historically, cramping has been thought to be because of dehydration and/or an imbalance of electrolytes. Today, the current thinking on the cause is believed to be more because of muscle fatigue.

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 ...

calcium and magnesium - two minerals intricately involved in the contraction and relaxation of muscles. It's certainly a treatment that's worth trying as it's very safe: for dosage I'd recommend ...

Foot pain is problematic for millions of people every day, from dull, throbbing aches to sharp, stinging sensations. For some people, foot pain only occurs at night or when they’re asleep. This can ...

Our legs do much more than carry our entire body weight; they can also serve as a window to our health. Many health ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 76-year-old husband has severe muscle cramps. Originally it occurred in his legs, but now it also affects his hands and feet. He screams in pain. Recently he had an attack and asked ...