On 2012-08-24 21:10:32 +0000, Jim Elbrecht said:

> I keep some icy-hot next to the bed, but it does little more than
> stink up the room and make me feel like I'm doing *something*.

I read somewhere that pressing the back of a regular table spoon
against the cramp would resolve it. It seemed to work, but I can't
imagine why. My cramps when away on their own. The spoon remains at
bedside though.

> I *haven't* tried pickle juice- so next time they start up, I'll be
> trying it, too.

I will too, but I have to wonder the timing and amount of the does.