So this is a common topic in low carb, keto, and carnivore spaces... but after 4 months on carnivore I wanted to share what I have found to be very effective for relief.

Short back story... I had gastric bypass in 2007 and in 2021 I had part of my duodenum removed due to an obstruction... so I have serious absorption issues with things taken orally. Massive amounts of magnesium and electrolytes weren't really doing anything.

For the past 4 days I've had ZERO leg cramps. Not even a hint! I've started adding creatine and ACV to my electrolyte drink that I sip in throughout the second half of my day. Supposed to help absorption. Then at bedtime I use magnesium lotion or oil on my legs. Now is only been 4 days, but that's pretty great!!

Hope this information helps someone out there who's suffering.

Edited May 8May 8 by Katlyn Gommerman

That’s some really good information. Thanks for passing that along.


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Yep. Good to know.

I don't have them that often and usually they are somewhat self inflicted for me. I get really busy at work and don't make it a point to drink enough fluid during the day.

The cramps remind me of my forgetfulness. LOL

Good information.

Scott

Thanks for sharing. I have had a twitching under my eye lately. I have added acv to my shelter with salt and it tastes really good!

On 5/8/2025 at 7:31 AM, Katlyn Gommerman said:

I've started adding creatine and ACV to my electrolyte drink that I sip in throughout the second half of my day. Supposed to help absorption. Then at bedtime I use magnesium lotion or oil on my legs.

Interesting. I looked it up and yes indeed this seems to be a thing with ACV. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can enhance the body's ability to absorb essential minerals from food, such as calcium and magnesium. Good tip!

I would have tried this in 2024 when I was suffering terribly from late night leg cramps. My problem turned out to be a prescription drug I was on. Now that I stopped taking it my cramping and twitching issues have vanished.

9 minutes ago, Bob said:

Interesting. I looked it up and yes indeed this seems to be a thing with ACV. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can enhance the body's ability to absorb essential minerals from food, such as calcium and magnesium. Good tip!

I would have tried this in 2024 when I was suffering terribly from late night leg cramps. My problem turned out to be a prescription drug I was on. Now that I stopped taking it my cramping and twitching issues have vanished.

Yeah, that's where I got the idea. I also thought creatine would be helpful as it creates intra-muscular hydration... and I figured it couldn't hurt. So far it's been working well. Cramps have decreased significantly. Glad you figured out your issue. Those things are no joke.

Edited Monday at 08:51 PM1 day by Katlyn Gommerman

My wife and I both swear by pickle juice as being the cure for RLS.

17 minutes ago, Terry said:

My wife and I both swear by pickle juice as being the cure for RLS.

Nope!! Ick!! LOL

I know a lot of people do.

13 hours ago, Terry said:

My wife and I both swear by pickle juice as being the cure for RLS.

Mustard works for me. As far as the pickle juice goes, I'd have to fight thru the cramping. LOL

Scott

1 hour ago, Scott F. said:

Mustard works for me. As far as the pickle juice goes, I'd have to fight thru the cramping. LOL

Scott

I also can't stand mustard. I'm glad the ACV and creatine is working.

I think the acv at bedtime also reduces snoring

24 minutes ago, Katlyn Gommerman said:

I also can't stand mustard. I'm glad the ACV and creatine is working.

42 minutes ago, Miranda said:

I think the acv at bedtime also reduces snoring

I don't know anything about that, I don't snore.. but my dog does. Maybe she needs ACV. LOL

Vinegar and salt seems to be the main components being consumed with these "cures". Just take one or both however you can. My wife and I both likes pickles so we keep a jar of the brine in the fridge. I've used pickled eggs and pickled ginger slices with the same effect of reducing RLS.

59 minutes ago, Miranda said:

I think the acv at bedtime also reduces snoring

Carnivore stoops snoring as well. It cured my sleep apnea.

56 minutes ago, Terry said:

Vinegar and salt seems to be the main components being consumed with these "cures". Just take one or both however you can. My wife and I both likes pickles so we keep a jar of the brine in the fridge. I've used pickled eggs and pickled ginger slices with the same effect of reducing RLS.

My issue was that everything else wasn't working... but i think my malabsorption issues are somewhat unique which is why I had to resort to other remedies.

3 hours ago, Geezy said:

Carnivore stoops snoring as well. It cured my sleep apnea.

It didn't work for me, but adding the acv, my husband told me I wasn't snoring the week after I started the acv.

1 minute ago, Miranda said:

It didn't work for me, but adding the acv, my husband told me I wasn't snoring the week after I started the acv.

Well, at least that's something!

9 hours ago, Miranda said:

It didn't work for me, but adding the acv, my husband told me I wasn't snoring the week after I started the acv.

That’s odd because that’s usually the first thing carnivores report in just a few weeks.

I’m glad you found what works for you.

5 hours ago, Geezy said:

That’s odd because that’s usually the first thing carnivores report in just a few weeks.

I’m glad you found what works for you.

I know, I was a bit disappointed because DH would sometimes wake me up because it was so loud! And I kept thinking no fair, everyone else stops snoring immediately upon starting this woe.