Question - Leg Cramps in lower area

monicalosesweight
monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
in Food and Nutrition
This past week, I've had a cramp appearing in my legs sometimes when I start to wake up. I've heard it could be a potassium, magnesium, D12 or some other sort of deficiency. Has anyone experimented with supplements and found certain ones helped relieve that? I'm gluten free because of a severe wheat allergy so I'm thinking it's just a matter of improving my supplements.

Thanks.

Monica

P.S. I'll check the posts when I get home. I really, really want to relieve these cramps as waking up is not fun anymore.

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  • Susanthecatwhisperer
    Susanthecatwhisperer Posts: 141 Member
    I've had bouts of leg cramps. So painful!! My Aunt swears by tonic water with quinine. I tried it, and hated the taste of the tonic water. I found pills at a health food store called Leg Cramps with Quinine. They're chalky with a little sweet that dissolve in your mouth (as needed). I think they work for me pretty well!
    Good luck! Stay hydrated also. :drinker:

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