DEAR DR. GOTT:
After having my left kidney removed, I have been prone to severe leg cramps. They are especially troublesome after sitting for hours at our euchre club. One night they were particularly severe and several of my friends told me to drink dill pickle juice. I love dill pickle juice and since we were having the club at my house, it was easy for me to grab some juice. Instantly the pain stopped and I was able to go back to playing. It was unbelievable and you can add my vote to the dill pickle juice for cramps remedy.

DEAR READER:
I have received several letters from people who drink dill pickle juice (the liquid left in the jar after the pickles are gone). Many claim it is instantly effective. Others have had success with sports drinks that contain electrolytes and still others apply liquid soap directly to the sore muscle. [Read more...]