Is anyone experiencing night leg cramps with PNR
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Leg cramps
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It is quite common - have a look at related posts - but some take magnesium supplements or a good old fashioned Epsom salts bath.
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Pred makes you lose more magnesium (and other salts) through the kidneys and since a lot of people are a bit low on it anyway it makes it worse. That can lead to muscle cramps and they tend to be worse at night. Try a magnesium supplement - different ones available, they all replace the magnesium but the type may benefit other things. Careful - don't take too much all at once, some sorts have a laxative effect!
My GP prescribed quinine sulphate, fantastic.
Yes! I decided I wasn't drinking enough during the day (not alcohol!!) so upped water consumption. No cramps since. Fingers crossed.
Yes magnesium tablets one every day, it works