Night leg cramps

[Yucky]

When I used to get leg cramps at night I would take quinine pills until they took them off the market. Now the cramps are back much worse and there’s nothing to help.

I don’t know if tonic water is going to work The products on the market can’t be very good because doctors don’t recommend them

[AGood]

Hi there. Just read your post and thought I’d share what helped me. Magnesium oil has been a god send, if you’re magnesium deficient it can feel a little itchy and tingly to begin with. The more you use it the less it will react. I rubbed it into my legs morning and night and within a couple of days the leg cramps stopped. It’s fantastic stuff and very good for you. I got mine from Holland & Barrett (if you’re in the UK).

Hope this helps.

[Magpuss]

I had very bad cramps when I was prescribed Seretide and my doc prescribed quinine tablets for me, they caused very bad headaches so I'm no longer taking either. Normally, I seldom get cramp but when I have had it I've found massaging with magnesium lotion, or oil soon gets rid of it.

[sportsman in reply to Magpuss]

This is an issue for me also. I take a daily dose of Magnesium oil (4/5 squirts on my skin in the morning) but still suffer on occasions. I would be interested to know how much you use and when and where you apply it. The main area for me is the lower leg rather than a specific muscle but it can also occur in my thigh.

[Magpuss in reply to sportsman]

I used to apply it to my feet, ankles, calves and thigh, about six squirts in total - for each leg. I used it at bedtime and still keep some in the bedside drawer 'just in case' though I've only used it a couple of times since stopping the Seretide. Try changing to a bedtime application, it might work better for you.

[PhysioD]

Hi there. I had a quick look online and advice says it’s caused by depletion of minerals and dehydration Eating a diet rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium, avoid or limit alcohol, drink plenty of fluids and build up your exercise gradually (to avoid dehydration I assume). Good old fashioned bitter lemon with quinnine May help too?! ☺️ Good luck. Cramp is awful. Dawn xx

[Golf1910]

I have Quinine Sulfate 300mg tablets prescribed and take 1 at night . Not sure what you were taking but the ones I have are available.

[susanrichards60]

I also have Quinine Sulfate 300mg which are available and prescribed by my GP..but you also need to drink plenty..