Once or twice a week I will get cramp when I stretch while still half asleep. Sometimes I can stop it by relaxing-but too often it is excruciating.
Some research has told me it could be due to several things-dehydration,or lack of Potassium/Magnesium/Sodium.
I admit I am not great at getting enough water in me,but I am often just not thirsty.
What should I do in order to lessen these attacks?
When you find out Pasta, let me know please ;o). I will keep an eye on this thread. By the way I drink a lot so don't think my cramp is caused by dehydration.
I think the cramps started soon after I started taking statins. Maybe I've adjusted to them.
I never thought to read the leaflet about possible side effects.
The Tonic water was always taken for cramps because of the quinine that was in it, these days I dont think they put any quinine in Tonic Water. Quinine is what most GP prescribe for cramps, not greatly successful though.
Oh great... according to the NHS -> older adults over 60 years old – it is thought that one third of people over 60 experience leg cramps, with 40% of these people having three or more cramps a week <
The amount of quinine in today's Schweppes Tonic is too small to have any medicinal effect, but it is still highly regarded throughout Europe for its unique taste and style.