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Living with cramp any cures out there? - mickg - 31-03-2023
Any one suffer with cramp, I've had cramp for years and the worst time is waking up with it and struggle to walk to the toilet!
Was on quinine tablets for years which worked really well and kept it under control, a couple of years ago they stopped supplying it here in NZ. And have tried a few prescribed methods from my doctor which never worked.
I have been using crampezy tablets which I don't really know whether they work or not as if I leave them off its the same outcome!
Has anyone found a way to combat the pain or do I have to live with it?
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Oh_hunnihunni - 31-03-2023
(31-03-2023, 09:38 AM)mickg Wrote: Any one suffer with cramp, I've had cramp for years and the worst time is waking up with it and struggle to walk to the toilet!
Was on quinine tablets for years which worked really well and kept it under control, a couple of years ago they stopped supplying it here in NZ. And have tried a few prescribed methods from my doctor which never worked.
I have been using crampezy tablets which I don't really know whether they work or not as if I leave them off its the same outcome!
Has anyone found a way to combat the pain or do I have to live with it?
I am told increasing magnesium and salt in the diet helps - I am low salt by choice, but fortunately I have a good stash of quinine tablets that I eake out when it gets bad. It is a nasty problem, you have my sympathy.
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - zqwerty - 31-03-2023
Yes my collection of old wives tales says to eat more salt. That is table salt, put more on your meals from salt shaker but don't overdo it as it is bad for you in large quantities.
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Lilith7 - 31-03-2023
According to this, potassium & some other things can help.
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ss/slideshow-muscle-cramps-foods
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Oh_hunnihunni - 31-03-2023
I use cramp as my excuse for regular fish and chips. Salted...
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Praktica - 31-03-2023
I had problems with cramp in my legs while lying in bed. My doctor suggested magnesium tablets, and that fixed it.
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Wildfern - 02-04-2023
Another vote for magnesium and salt. (I recommend himalayan pink salt)
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Oh_hunnihunni - 02-04-2023
Our home grown version from Marlborough is just as pink and minus the Chernobyl leftovers...
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Wildfern - 02-04-2023
(02-04-2023, 02:33 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Our home grown version from Marlborough is just as pink and minus the Chernobyl leftovers...
I’ve never seen Marlborough pink salt in the supermarket. Is it readily available in store, or do you have to purchase online?
Kiwi made is always better
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Olive - 02-04-2023
Murray River salt is fabulous, large pink crystals and a byproduct of the desalination process.
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Oh_hunnihunni - 02-04-2023
(02-04-2023, 07:33 PM)Wildfern Wrote:(02-04-2023, 02:33 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Our home grown version from Marlborough is just as pink and minus the Chernobyl leftovers...
I’ve never seen Marlborough pink salt in the supermarket. Is it readily available in store, or do you have to purchase online?
Kiwi made is always better
Google it for a local, or to buy online. It is as good as imports and far fewer airmiles...
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Wildfern - 02-04-2023
Awesome thanks
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - alpha111 - 03-04-2023
It may seem silly but Tonic Water contains quinine so maybe a glass at night?
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Kenj - 03-04-2023
With some Gin of course, (only for medicinal purposes)
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Wildfern - 03-04-2023
(03-04-2023, 09:53 AM)Kenj Wrote: With some Gin of course, (only for medicinal purposes)
I like your way of thinking
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Oh_hunnihunni - 03-04-2023
(03-04-2023, 09:18 AM)alpha111 Wrote: It may seem silly but Tonic Water contains quinine so maybe a glass at night?
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/will-tonic-water-prevent-nighttime-leg-cramps#:~:text=Q.%20It's%20been%20suggested%20that,evidence%20that%20they%20are%20effective.
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Kenj - 03-04-2023
(03-04-2023, 01:04 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote:(03-04-2023, 09:18 AM)alpha111 Wrote: It may seem silly but Tonic Water contains quinine so maybe a glass at night?
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/will-tonic-water-prevent-nighttime-leg-cramps#:~:text=Q.%20It's%20been%20suggested%20that,evidence%20that%20they%20are%20effective.
I don't like that answer. It says "Don't drink Gin with that Tonic water"
RE: Living with cramp any cures out there? - Oh_hunnihunni - 03-04-2023
(03-04-2023, 01:11 PM)Kenj Wrote:(03-04-2023, 01:04 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/will-tonic-water-prevent-nighttime-leg-cramps#:~:text=Q.%20It's%20been%20suggested%20that,evidence%20that%20they%20are%20effective.
I don't like that answer. It says "Don't drink Gin with that Tonic water"
Well, that's not a problem. Drink it straight...