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after heavy sweating, and replenishing electrolytes through sports drinks or supplements can help replace lost minerals.

Perhaps my midnight attack happened because I had done some squats with hand weights just before dinner yesterday (I’m trying to rebuild some muscle mass in this old body of mine). Or maybe I’m somewhat dehydrated— it’s been brutally hot here lately, and I’ve been sweating like a marathon runner just walking to the mailbox and back.

Whatever the cause, that cramp got my attention. I suppose the silver lining is that my husband now knows the difference between a muscle cramp and a home invasion. Though honestly, given how violently I was thrashing around, I’m not sure there really is one.