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Susan10146857

Susan10146857 Report 26 Nov 2009 23:46

For immediate relief


Stand up

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Member since 2003

LollyWithSprinklez

LollyWithSprinklez Report 26 Nov 2009 23:58

I dont get in the summer, thought it was the warm weather , But now you've got me thinking maybe its the quinine in the G & Ts mmmmm .Hope it' easing off now.

JaneyCanuck

JaneyCanuck Report 27 Nov 2009 00:05

Quinine is not as benign a substance as was thought in the past. In the US, it may not be prescribed for cramps, "because even under a doctor's care, its risks outweigh any possible benefits".

"Quinine poses serious and potentially deadly risks."
"Since 1969, the FDA has received 665 reports of serious adverse reactions caused by quinine. The agency has received reports of almost 100 deaths caused by quinine. In light of these grave risks, the FDA urges patients not to use quinine for the treatment or prevention of leg cramps."
http://www.oshmanlaw.com/pharmaceutical_litigation/quinine.html

Regular stretching is the first line of attack recommended.

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Stevie

Stevie Report 27 Nov 2009 00:20

I find standing tip toe on the offending foot sorts it out.

Steve
:o)

Jean (Monmouth)

Jean (Monmouth) Report 27 Nov 2009 19:18

I have mentioned before on Dutch's thread when talking about leg cramps, that I have been taking quinine for years for them, but keeping legs warm in bed also helps.

Ron2

Ron2 Report 27 Nov 2009 22:05

Yeah. I get both foot and leg cramp. Side effect of Statins!

Researching:
Stuarts - Birmingham, Staffordshire. Beats Notts and Lincs

Iris

Iris Report 28 Nov 2009 20:18

i get a lot of cramp in feet and legs ,as ronald said,statins ...i find a glass of tonic water ,just once a day can help a lot. iris

Researching:
brown. brooman , mackellow all in sussex ,kent or surrey

Carol 430181

Carol 430181 Report 28 Nov 2009 22:28

Funny been on statins 9yrs. cramps been better.
Carol

Researching:
Vosper Cornwall /Devon. Courtney Cornwall. Arundel Cornwall. Godolphin Cornwall. Tremethick Cornwall. Langdon Cornwall/Devon. Buley Devon. Parsons Cornwall. Bains(wish I knew) Samuels London.

Berona

Berona Report 29 Nov 2009 00:15

My doctor prescribed a type of quinine sulphate tablet. I don't take them regularly - just one when I get hit by a cramp. It relieves it quickly and I don't get another for a very long time after that.

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