Leg cramps

[RHR76]

Is anyone experiencing night leg cramps with PNR

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

It is quite common - have a look at related posts - but some take magnesium supplements or a good old fashioned Epsom salts bath.

[RHR76 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you

[PMRpro Ambassador]

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!

[RHR76 in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you. I will try it

[piglette]

My GP prescribed quinine sulphate, fantastic.

[RHR76 in reply to piglette]

I’ll ask

[piglette in reply to RHR76]

They are a bit funny about prescribing quinine nowadays, but good luck. My mother used to swear by it too.

[borednow]

Yes! I decided I wasn't drinking enough during the day (not alcohol!!) so upped water consumption. No cramps since. Fingers crossed.

[VAl4266]

Yes magnesium tablets one every day, it works