Night leg cramps: When I used to get... - Oesophageal & Gas...

Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

6,177 members3,323 posts

Night leg cramps

Yucky profile image
7 Replies

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

Written by
Yucky profile image
Yucky
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
AGood profile image
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 profile image
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 profile image
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 profile image
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 profile image
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 profile image
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 profile image
susanrichards60

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

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Stomach cramps

Hi everyone and happy new year. I.m two and a half years post op and have always suffered with...

Stomach cramps

hi everyone I get bad stomach cramps when I eat sometimes about hour after I have wind also it's...

Abdominal Cramps and weak upper legs

Hi, I'm on Pantoprazole since June and have been experiencing abdominal cramps and weakness in my...

Stomach cramps and nausea 3 months post op.

Hi all, my husband has been experiencing stomach cramps and nausea quite a lot, he has been also...

Still struggling with night time reflux

Hi, I’ve been on Lansoprazole now for almost a month. I have a colonoscopy and endoscopy on the...