Consistent calf cramps

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  • vferrarii
    vferrarii Posts: 4 Member
    Stay hydrated, also I would try getting some potassium in, potassium is an electrolyte that is involved with muscle. Eat a banana or oranges/juice. Other high K foods include avocado, fish, tomatoes, broccoli, dried fruit, etc.
  • ErikCory
    ErikCory Posts: 5 Member
    I sometimes experience this as well and keep a bottle of Canada Dry Diet Tonic Water at my bedside. I sip it as needed.
    It has quinine in it which I dont believe you can purchase in US as independently as it is illegal. My grandmother gave me tonic water on ice when I was growing up in the 1950's to help with growing leg cramps, and it always halped.:smile
  • luvsunshine1
    luvsunshine1 Posts: 878 Member
    Another condition that can cause muscle cramping is hypothyroidism. You may want to get a blood test to have your thyroid checked if you have not had that done and it continues. Also, claudication is another condition that can cause problems.
  • kristafb
    kristafb Posts: 770 Member
    tonic water with quinine in it

    I actually was told about this the other day but had no clue what it is... but now I do. :D How much do you drink and how often?

    I drink this for restless leg syndrome. it really does work. I hate the taste of tonic water but a couple of good swigs before bed (maybe 1/2 cup) really makes a difference.
  • christa96
    christa96 Posts: 153 Member
    tonic water with quinine in it

    ^^^ This!! My mom gets charlie horse cramps all the time and many nurse friends recommended tonic water because of the quinine! She says it has helped. Give it a try!
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