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[Lincs Robert]

Does anyone here suffer? I've had it on and off for years.

Just recently, last six months or so, the incidence has been increasing. It's always when I'm in bed & usually has me hopping around the room in agony.

Just wondering if any follow sufferers had any patent remedy/prevention ideas.

Thanks - Rob

[Lizzie Zoom]

I used to get it when I was younger, but now do not. Strange

[Bigron]

I have only just recently started to suffer - also in bed - and if bloody hurts!
If you ever find a cure, do please let me know; all I do is stand up, rub my calf, and hope it goes away soon.....

Ron.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I remember reading it can be caused by lack of salt or dehydration ? Not sure if that's true. 
I also used to suffer when I was younger, but it rarely happens now.

[Bigron]

That's a possibility, Albs: I've been on diuretics for over a year now to help with an oedema problem, so they do drain water away - yet the cramps are quite recent.
It may be lack of sex with hot totty? I'll see if the NHS can oblige.....

Ron.

[ronnyd]

My Gran used to put corks in the bed, she swore by them. Trouble is now most wine bottles have screw tops.

[Entwood]

Quinine in very small doses is reported to help, so a couple of G & T's (provided the tonic actually contains quinine)  may make things easier ... worth a try at least ..

IMHO ....  Fever-tree tonic with Hendricks Gin, a slice of cucumber and two lumps of ice taken at 30 minute intervals works amazingly well .. I've not had cramps for years ..

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Quinine in very small doses is reported to help, so a couple of G & T's (provided the tonic actually contains quinine)  may make things easier ... worth a try at least ..

IMHO ....  Fever-tree tonic with Hendricks Gin, a slice of cucumber and two lumps of ice taken at 30 minute intervals works amazingly well .. I've not been sober for years ..

 

[Bigron]

After enough gin, you won't care whether you have cramp or not!

Ron.

[Kevin Wood]

Exercise might also help... Ever thought about taking up cycling?

 

[Auto Addict]

Before you get into bed stand with one leg bent, straighten the other leg slightly behind you, foot flat on the floor, and stretch the calf muscle for about 10secs. Rest that leg for about 10secs then repeat using other leg.

Tip given to me by a Physio, works for me, no longer get cramp.

[BazaJT]

Sometimes get leg cramp but not that often and it's just a case of rubbing them until it goes away.What I do get very regularly[probably due to work]is hand cramp,my fingers curl into varying positions and my hand "hooks"at the wrist.This is painful while it's actually happening but once they're "set" there's no pain and after a few minutes everything eases and it's back to normal.

[Bigron]

Exercise might also help... Ever thought about taking up cycling?

 

Been there, done that - hated the yellow jersey! 

Ron.

[Shackeng]

As Entwood said, Tonic water. A friend had it prescribed for cramp and drank a large bottle per day.

[Bigron]

The trouble with tonic water, for me, is that I have diabetes and it is inimicable to my condition, even though I like the taste. Pity. 

Ron.