Nocturnal Calf Muscle Lock Up

you need to walk more,,

 

I would get more potassium, food or pill with magnesium and walk every day at least a mile. Do it in 3 short walks. A brisk walk to increase your metabolism. Good luck.

 

Yes, I should have clarified the cramps did not suddenly disappeared after eating a banana but after increasing potassium my legs stopped cramping within 24 hours. I average between 80 to 125 miles a week on my road bike and about 8 hours in the gym, personally I prefer a pill but when my Dad was having the same problems he prefered eating a banana a day and is now able to get through the night without leg cramping.

Of course the OP may have something more severe like blood clots and should get checked out by his doctor but it is not going to hurt to take a potassium pill before his appointment and see what happens.

 

Me too. I keep some tablets, but 2 bananas/day usually is all I need. If I do get a cramp, 2 tablets, quick relief. I also have restless leg syndrome. What a BS that is. I mean, compared to when I had cancer, or got my %#& knocked stiff when a tree fell on me, it's like some kind of joke. Anyway, try increasing your potassium intake, and look into the sodium/potassium balance in your diet. Best.