@mpg0514forlisa
I get a lot of leg cramps mostly due to a rare neuropathy, but have noticed dehydration, salty foods or caffeine are triggers. Calf cramps are excruciating and I’m sure you know you stand on that leg to push the foot flat to get it out. You can also manually push her foot back toward her shin to get it out. Ankle, shin and side of knee cramps are less painful but harder to get out. Once started it will keep happening all night unless I use a muscle massager. I use one with two rubber thumpers to be sure it covers the whole area then turn it up to level 10 as that seems to break up the cramping cycle in just a couple minutes and I’m good for the night. It hurts a bit but worth it. I’ve wondered if using that on my legs for 10 minutes before bed would prevent cramps but I go to bed late, live in a condo and it’s loud so I’m afraid of waking up the neighbors. Such a frustrating problem. You’re a good husband. I hope some of the suggestions in this thread help. I also keep the covers untucked so they don’t push my toes down causing a calf cramp and for a fast exit out of bed.