<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thank you for the numerous suggestions for treatments for my mothers leg cramps. As one suggested the problem, in her case in part at present, appears to be from fluid retention. In totality, your suggestions totalled about nine pages. In brief, you advised: Mineral Supplementation: Calcium - recommending 1500-3000 mg daily, possibly split into a.m. and p.m. doses Magnesium - one suggested time release tablets/capsules, another suggested a phosphorous free preparation such as Superabsorbeze by Nature's Life Potassium Mangenese Selenium Boron - Tri-Boron by Twinlabs has calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, and boron Vitamin supplements: B complex Vitamin E Vitamin D - with some (about 20 minutes) sun exposure for to activate its use by the body Dietary suggestions: For potassium: lima beans, potatoes, orange juice, bananas, kiwi For calcuim: milk, cheese 64 oz. water daily Quinine or tonic water Morton Lite Salt (1/4 tsp. under tongue to dissolve, repeat for severe cramping) To alleviate cramping episodes: Accupressure: Bite lower lip and push a finger above upper lip below nose Shoes in good condition One suggested sleeping with knees bent, while another suggested legs must be extended Stretching exercises One relayed her doctor's recommendation of Benadryl, an over the counter (OTC) allergy medication