What causes severe cramping in calves while sleeping?
For different people it is different things, like electrolyte imbalances and more, but typically it is dehydration. I have had these as well, which happen more frequently on nights when I have been drinking and do not rehydrate myself before the end of the day. If you are a regular weekend drinker in your twenties or thirties and do not do much exercise, you will need to remember to rehydrate yourself at the end of the night. If you are older, the reason is still dehydration, typically, though you may want to consult with your doctor about electrolytes (calcium, potassium, sodium) if you are not eating healthily. If you are a runner or ballerina and have these problems, drink two full glasses of water before bed. Also, sometimes doing “push-ups” off of a wall that you’re leaning into a few times before bed is a quick fix to make sure you’re not overburdening your calves when you sleep Even if you wake up in the night having to use the restroom, it is far better than these painful cramp
