Just finished yet another course of prednisilone the cramping leg pain is so deep it takes my breath away can't sleep bonepain agony help

[hufferpuffer]

Hello fedup2014, I get the same!! the last time I took a course of them I started on 8 for 2 days then 6 for 2 days then 4 down to 2 for the last day and I didn't get the pain, that was such a relief! hope you are better now, huff x

[peege]

Hi fedup, I'm sorry I cant offer any help but hope it's eased up a bit by now? If not, see your medics about reducing Pred slowly. All the best. P

[Scars1]

have you tried a glass of indian tonic water before bed?. Helps stop cramp.

[helingmic in reply to Scars1]

That's a fact that indian tonic water contains quinine. You could ask you GP to prescribe quinine. Hope you find help soon.

[Northernlight]

I find Quinine tablets from the doctor helps my restless leg syndrome. Might be worth a try.

[postscript]

see your gp as soon as poss ... my mother was on pred and it did the same to her .... she was given a course of statins which slowly fixed it

[Maximonkey]

Hi Fedup, I too have had this experience and I tried tablets for quinine off my doc but found they made me feel sick so he recommended I drink Indian Tonic Water daily. I tried drinking a large glass every day and have not suffered cramps again, until I foolishly stopped and within 3 days I was cramping again, I quickly returned to the Tonic. I now buy the Tonic water every week (4 large bottles) and when I travel I buy the cans. Occasionly of course I add gin, but that's our secret. Good luck and I hope it works for you, if not try the doctor and his quinine tablets. Maximonkey