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Post by Roderick on May 16, 2008 14:47:58 GMT 12
Let's write some here as they are usually full of good sense... Gin&Tonic.... I got cramp in my leg yesterday at the doctors and the nurse told me to drink gin and tonic...she said the quinine in the tonic stopped you getting cramp...and you can't drink tonic on it's own as it tastes foul....she was deadly serious...anyone else heard of that ?? quinine as a prevention of getting cramp??...my leg muscles dam near twist off when cramped...owwwwww...i realize it is also for malaria in the tropics...but leg cramps   |
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Post by spirit21 on May 16, 2008 14:52:04 GMT 12
 yes i have but don't like tonic water & it tastes foul with anything I put with it ..  |
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Post by Roderick on May 16, 2008 15:36:42 GMT 12
oohhh dear...zelazny would be our local expert...she hardly ever is without a G&T  ...any cramp problems Z......honey ?? |
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Post by amberjem on May 16, 2008 16:07:29 GMT 12
I knew that quinine was good for leg cramps, but as I don't like gin or tonic, I'd have to have the tablet form.  |
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Post by caronz on May 16, 2008 16:17:33 GMT 12
They dont give out quinine tablets now for cramps, bad for ya apparently
A lot of the oldies are NOT impressed by this
Just did a search & found this info for you
Muscle Cramps
Causes
A mineral deficiency of calcium and/or magnesium is probably the most frequent cause of night leg cramping.
Cramps are often caused by a lack of potassium, resulting in an electrytic imbalance. Strenuous exercise with sweating and diarrhea or other bowel disease may cause loss of potassium and other important minerals. It is very important to replace them with supplements. Some people get leg cramps at night for no apparent reason. This is called restless legs syndrome.
Another cause may be a deficiency in hesperidin, one of the bioflavonoids (sometimes called vitamin P), naturally occurring nutrients usually found in association with vitamin C. These bioflavonoids, including Hesperidin, Citrin, Rutin, Flavones, Flavonals, Calechin and Quercetin, were found to be essential in correcting the night leg cramps.
Wine induces stomach cramps in some people. To ease the cramps or perhaps eliminate them altogether, take some olive oil before imbibing. Try some oil on bread, or on a salad.
Milk and other dairy products can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, gas and discomfort in some women. If you are eating dairy products to get calcium, try switching to yogurt, lentils, broccoli, cabbage, tofu, collard and other greens, turnips, rhubarb and almonds.
Tips
To stop leg/foot cramping, firmly press in on the upper lip. This is the meridian which is connected to the legs and feet.
Take a hot shower before going to bed, letting the water run down the part of your leg that gets cramps. Or, if you get cramps in the night, take a shower then. Get the water as hot as you can stand it, as this will help relax the muscles.
If you are in bed when you get a leg cramp, stretch your leg straight out and bend the toes back toward your head. Hold in this position for 30 seconds, relax, and repeat until the cramp is gone.This will stretch out your calf muscle. You may also do this standing up - push your heel onto the floor and bend your toes upward. This forces the calf muscle to lengthen.
If you get leg cramps frequently at night, start a stretching regimen before bed. Try pressing your toes against a wall to stretch out the calf muscles; hold for 30 seconds, relax, repeat several times.
Cramping often comes while you are exercising. follow these tips:
Keep hydrated. As you sweat, you lose important electrolytes, which are needed to prevent cramps.
Warm up for 10-15 minutes before exercising. This will stretch out the muscles you will be using.
If you exercise and get cramps after eating, you have probably begun your exercise too soon after eating. As you digest, your body diverts blood from your muscles and cramping can result.
Take magnesium, potassium and calcium supplements daily, especially before exercising.
Quinine/tonic water Drinking four to eight ounces of tonic water (make sure it has quinine in it!) an hour before going to bed is a very effective remedy for most people. If it is too tart for you, add some lemon for flavoring. You should notice a difference within a few days, otherwise discontinue. OTC quinine was banned by the FDA because of health risks, but there is enough quinine in tonic water to help most people. See the Hyland's homeopathic remedy below for another similar option.
Homeopathic
Leg Cramps with Quinine by Hyland's. Take as directed. This remedy contains: Cinchona Off. 3X HPUS, Viscum Alb. 3x HPUS, Gnaphalium 3X HPUS, Rhus Tox. 6X HPUS, Aconitum Nap. 6X HPUS, Ledum Pa. 6X HPUS, Magnesia Phos. 6X HPUS.
Mag Phos, by Hyland's. Take 4 pellets under the tongue at bedtime.
~Hubby gets restless legs at night, pain in the arse for me who has to put up with the nonstop movement. Have tried a few things, so far, nothing helps. But he's terrible for taking stuff
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Post by amberjem on May 16, 2008 16:19:40 GMT 12
~Hubby gets restless legs at night, pain in the arse for me who has to put up with the nonstop movement. Have tried a few things, so far, nothing helps. But he's terrible for taking stuffSpare room for him for a while....
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Post by caronz on May 16, 2008 16:30:31 GMT 12
yeh the last 10 yrs
There are times when night shifts have their good points
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Post by amberjem on May 16, 2008 17:51:19 GMT 12
yeh the last 10 yrs There are times when night shifts have their good points |
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Post by surfingranny on May 16, 2008 19:53:37 GMT 12
Another good thing to stock up on for cramps is the Sports drinks, Isotonic ones, work almost right away. When you dehydrate you tend to cramp more.
Old wife's tale is to put a cork at the end of the bed between the sheets at feet level.
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Post by surfingranny on May 16, 2008 19:54:50 GMT 12
Our Doc told us to take a good pinch of NATURAL SEA SALT as a cure, works too, just don't take too much.
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Post by surfingranny on May 16, 2008 20:07:25 GMT 12
For bee / wasp/ hornet stings....good old fashioned malt vinegar. Just place some on a dry cloth until it is damp/wet and place over sting site.
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Post by surfingranny on May 16, 2008 20:08:27 GMT 12
Warts....break off a piece of puha and cover the wart with the "milk" daily for as long as it takes.
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Post by Roderick on May 16, 2008 22:30:48 GMT 12
awwww thanks surfingranny...you are spot on...i heard a radio talkback about the cork in the bed and they were saying it worked...i might try that...between the sheets is where it is NOW...DONE...no more leg cramps hopefully...i will get some tonic tomorrow to make doubly sure...gin is ok...  thanks granny |
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Post by caronz on May 20, 2008 13:08:47 GMT 12
I heard a funny one last night
On a full moon, turn the coins in your pocket & bow to the moon, supposed to bring you luck / fortune
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Post by surfingranny on May 20, 2008 13:20:26 GMT 12
When is the next full moon, and pleaser remind me |
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