Different things work for different people. For me, when I get a calf cramp, I get out of bed, stand on the ball of the foot of the affected leg until the spasm releases. I have found that is pretty effective. I do much the same for the ankle spasms. What that doesn't work on is spasms running up the shin bone -- and they are awful. I massage the leg down each side of the shin bone to release that spasm. And here is another possible resolution for the shin bone spasm and maybe calf spasm: Sit on the side of the bed, pick up the leg in the thigh area and then shake the leg. I know that sounds weird but my yoga instructor gave me that hint.

Statins can cause muscle spasms. I found I couldn't tolerate statins and went on an injectable anti cholesterol med. Maybe it would be a good idea to mention your muscle spasm problem to your doc. If statins are the cause, changing to a different statin might be your answer.

And now when I get a spasm, I can invariably trace it to being underhydrated. Drinking a big glass of water in the afternoon is a huge help for me.

I wish you a good night's sleep.

Donna