Other Treatments Mentioned by Participants
| Medications/Supplements | Non-Drug | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Other” Treatment Tried | Found on Internet | “Other” Treatment Tried | Found on Internet | ||
| Potassium | 3 | 15 | Hydration/Water/Gatorade/Electrolytes | 6 | 30 |
| Magnesium | 14 | Stretching | 18 | ||
| Calcium (Tums) | 3 | Banana | 4 | 9 | |
| Tylenol | 2 | Pickle Juice | 5 | 7 | |
| Supplements | 2 | Massage | 7 | ||
| Multivitamin | 1 | 2 | Heat | 3 | 5 |
| Unspecified OTC meds | 2 | Mustard | 1 | 4 | |
| B6 | 2 | Ice | 1 | 4 | |
| Exercise/Move | 4 | ||||
| Gabapentin | 1 | Hot showers/warm bath | 1 | 3 | |
| Ibuprofen | 1 | Bar of soap near feet while sleeping | 1 | ||
| Muscle rub lotion | 1 | ||||
| Vitamin E | 1 | Essential oils | 1 | ||
| Iron | 1 | Compress | 1 | ||
| Quinine | 1 | Milk | 1 | ||
| Muscle relaxants | 3 | Thera | 1 | ||
| Leg cramp med? | 1 | Less sodium intake | 1 | ||
| Ropinirole (Requip) | 1 | Salt | 1 | ||
| Vinegar | 1 | ||||
Abbreviation: OTC, Over-the-counter.