Am J Gastroenterol June 2022 PMID 35416793

Pickle Juice Intervention for Cirrhotic Cramps Reduction: The PICCLES Randomized Controlled Trial.

Elliot B Tapper, Najat Salim, Jad Baki, Zhe Zhao, Vinay Sundaram, Vilas Patwardhan, Samantha J Nikirk

Mentions

46
Peak: 15 in Jun 2022
across 5 sources since Jun 2022

Extended reach

587,411
potential audience

Total likes

152

Video views

1,769

Mentions per month

Jun 2022 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter40 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts
  • Facebook1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions reveal strong agreement on the usefulness of pickle juice for cramps, with posts like 'Love the suggestion of pickle juice' and 'Pickle juice reduces muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients,' demonstrating positive sentiment. The tone varies from clinical endorsement to cultural references, highlighting high interest and engagement, which underscores the potential impact on both medical practice and cultural perceptions of remedies.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the use of pickle juice for cramps, highlighting positive reactions and recommendations from medical professionals.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and excitement, discussing new potential treatments and cultural practices related to the findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference clinical applications and personal or cultural experiences, indicating active engagement with the research.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions emphasize the practical significance of the findings, suggesting a potential change in treatment practices and wider recognition of pickle juice as a remedy.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested if drinking pickle juice helps reduce muscle cramps in people with cirrhosis, comparing it to tap water in a randomized trial involving 82 patients.
  • Results showed that pickle juice significantly decreased cramp severity and the number of cramp days, but did not significantly improve sleep quality; overall health-related quality of life remained similar between groups.
  • The findings suggest that pickle juice is a safe and effective way to manage muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients, with no reported adverse effects.

Top posts

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Jasmohan Bajaj
@JasmohanBajaj · X

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Jun 2, 2022 · 27 likes · 14 shares · 7,092 followers View post →
AJG - The American Journal of Gastroenterology
@AmJGastro · X

Dec 28, 2022 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 15,998 followers View post →
Joel M. Topf, MD FACP
@kidney_boy · X

1. First appearance in 2017: #31 Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer. Of note this lead @ebtapper to prove that pickle juice works for cramps in patients with cirrhosis: https://t.co/Ix78eoR4nm https://t.co/fH7mb4Y6sh

Mar 6, 2023 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 63,730 followers View post →
Mauricio Gonzalez MD.
@DrMauricioGon · X

Pickle juice reduces muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients

May 16, 2023 · 10 likes · 1 share · 149,830 followers View post →
Cristina Popa
@NephroSeeker · X

@JMTeakell @askrenal We, Romanians have a culture for pickeled things. I had few pts on pickle juice with severe over hydration (acute pulmonary edema).

Aug 20, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,026 followers View post →
James B Maurice
@jamesbmaurice · X

Love the suggestion of pickle juice for cramps in @bbctms - I recommend for my patients with liver disease who get cramps. Want a job in my clinic?? https://t.co/bdd9tToJhL

Jul 25, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 864 followers View post →

All mentions

Elliot Tapper
@ebtapper · X

RT @jamesbmaurice: Love the suggestion of pickle juice for cramps in @bbctms - I recommend for my patients with liver disease who get cramp…

Jul 27, 2025 · 1 share · 42,431 followers View post →
James B Maurice
@jamesbmaurice · X

Love the suggestion of pickle juice for cramps in @bbctms - I recommend for my patients with liver disease who get cramps. Want a job in my clinic?? https://t.co/bdd9tToJhL

Jul 25, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 864 followers View post →
Elliot Tapper
@ebtapper · X

We previously showed that sips of pickle juice stopped the cramp https://t.co/yIwBAcgOH1 But it didn’t prevent it So we kept going

Jun 14, 2024 · 3 likes · 42,431 followers View post →
James B Maurice
@jamesbmaurice · X

Symptomatic management of cirrhosis: > ask more about sexual dysfunction (need to bear in mind with ⬆️ liberal use of beta blockers) > Try pickle juice for cramps https://t.co/bdd9tTph7j > Topical NSAIDs are safe > Going for a walk helps pain > Embed frailty score in clinic

Jun 6, 2024 · 1 like · 864 followers View post →
Jeremy Louissaint
@jlouissaint89 · X

RT @ebtapper: In this trial, we found that that the control arm - sips of tap water - aborted many cramps (albeit significantly less than s…

Mar 3, 2024 · 1 share · 2,605 followers View post →
Elliot Tapper
@ebtapper · X

In this trial, we found that that the control arm - sips of tap water - aborted many cramps (albeit significantly less than sips of pickle juice) https://t.co/yIwBAcgOH1 This highlights the need to test therapies in randomized trials

Mar 3, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 42,431 followers View post →
André Jefremow
@anjefus · X

@vmuecke_k Der neueste Schrei sind Gurkenshots. https://t.co/K4O7i0UkjP

Sep 5, 2023 · 740 followers View post →
Bob’s Pickle Pops
@BobsPicklePops · X

RT @DrMauricioGon: Pickle juice reduces muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients

May 24, 2023 · 1 share · 1,658 followers View post →
Mauricio Gonzalez MD.
@DrMauricioGon · X

Pickle juice reduces muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients

May 16, 2023 · 10 likes · 1 share · 149,830 followers View post →
Elliot Tapper
@ebtapper · X

@UmaMahadevanIBD @emmieehw https://t.co/yIwBAchmwz https://t.co/Rt25oSCFpL

Mar 17, 2023 · 4 likes · 42,431 followers View post →
Dr.Vaibhav Triapthi MD
@DrVaibhav1992 · X

RT @kidney_boy: 1. First appearance in 2017: #31 Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer. Of note this…

Mar 6, 2023 · 2 shares · 190 followers View post →
Elliot Tapper
@ebtapper · X

RT @kidney_boy: 1. First appearance in 2017: #31 Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer. Of note this…

Mar 6, 2023 · 2 shares · 42,431 followers View post →
Joel M. Topf, MD FACP
@kidney_boy · X

1. First appearance in 2017: #31 Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer. Of note this lead @ebtapper to prove that pickle juice works for cramps in patients with cirrhosis: https://t.co/Ix78eoR4nm https://t.co/fH7mb4Y6sh

Mar 6, 2023 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 63,730 followers View post →
Joel Topf
@kidneyboy.bsky.social · Bluesky

1. First appearance in 2017: #31 Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer. Of note this lead @ebtapper to prove that pickle juice works for cramps in patients with cirrhosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35416793/...

Mar 6, 2023 · 1 share View post →
Reza Haider, MD, MBA
@RezaAliHaider · X

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Dec 30, 2022 · 8 shares · 319 followers View post →
John Dillon
@ProfJohnDillon · X

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Chiara Becchetti
@BecchettiChiara · X

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Ana Laura Martinez-Tapia, MD
@DrAnatapia · X

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Dec 28, 2022 · 8 shares · 1,002 followers View post →
Elliot Tapper
@ebtapper · X

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Noslen Toledo
@noslen_tg · X

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Dec 28, 2022 · 8 shares · 143 followers View post →
AJG - The American Journal of Gastroenterology
@AmJGastro · X

Dec 28, 2022 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 15,998 followers View post →
Rahul Ganatra
@rbganatra · X

Muscle cramps are common in cirrhosis; few safe and effective therapies exist. Consider: PICKLE JUICE!!

Sep 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,904 followers View post →
Suh Wong - Renal Supportive Care Nurse
@suh_wong · X

RT @NephroSeeker: @JMTeakell @askrenal We, Romanians have a culture for pickeled things. I had few pts on pickle juice with severe over hyd…

Aug 24, 2022 · 1 share · 123 followers View post →
Cristina Popa
@NephroSeeker · X

@JMTeakell @askrenal We, Romanians have a culture for pickeled things. I had few pts on pickle juice with severe over hydration (acute pulmonary edema).

Aug 20, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,026 followers View post →
Andrew Reinink, MD
@mspibddoc · X

@SageFrancis https://t.co/XNNJxlHKUA

Jul 6, 2022 · 1 like · 988 followers View post →
Nazia
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Jun 7, 2022 · 14 shares · 661 followers View post →
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Jun 6, 2022 · 14 shares · 90 followers View post →
Eleonora Scorletti MD PhD
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Aasma Shaukat MD MPH
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