So every night I eat 3 large pickles before I turn in for the evening. one night I forgot to eat my pickles and my leg started cramping. Does eating pickles really make the leg cramps stay away? I hope so, I have upped my intake to 4 large pickles now for fear of the pain I suffered!

Here’s a link to a Q&A by Dr. Richard Lee of Harvard Heart Letter about medications - including statin drugs - that can cause leg cramps as a side effect:

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10343721

Pain before rain is typically associated with arthritis. I’ve heard that glucosamine and/or chondritin supplements help with joint pains.

Which is the best cure for cramps?Medicine or Exercising?

We’ve received quite a few questions and comments about the best ways to deal with Leg Cramp pain with and without medication.

Check out what others have to say — and share your own ideas.

How do I get rid of leg cramps without taking pain medication that is going to make me drowsy the next day? - LS

I take large towels and run them under ice cold water. I ring them out and fold them up so that they will lay across the backs of my legs. Laying on my stomach, I place them on the back parts of my legs for relief. -Thomas, 41