I get horrible leg cramps some nights. The night before last I didn't think I was going to get the muscles to relax and the pain had me in tears..
I don't know if it comes from sitting too much as well as not exercising, or if it's from a statin drug I take at bedtime. I've had side effects of statins and this is one it seemed I could tolerate. Well, actually I tolerate Lipitor just fine but I can't afford it.

I don't know why certain muscles cramp and not others. I have to walk off the cramping, trying to relax as I walk. But in desperation from the pain, I have tried pushing the muscles. It doesn't help and usually makes me more tense as well.

I hope we both find answers!