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kmakm
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6 years ago

Cramps

I've never had much problem with cramping. Other than in my calves the night after an evening spent in high heels! However lately they have increased. This morning I was at yoga and repeatedly had to break position due to cramps in various parts of my body.

Is this a menopausal thing? An AI thing? Or just me? I drink plenty of water and usually have a banana every day (potassium).

Wondering what others have tried that has helped. Thank you!
  • I'm not sure if diet tonic is the  same. ..you need to read the lable and ensure it's quinine in it and not a substitute. ..i love it with lime (and vodka ...haha )
  • Thanks @melclarity, I'll look into that product.

    @primek I like tonic water, and sometimes drink it as a replacement for an alcoholic drink. Diet tonic has the same effect I presume.

    @iserbrown Noted!

    How marvellous this forum is for providing simple solutions! The best hive mind going.
  • Or something that you can find in the supermarket Salvital or Wards Saline


  • Thanks @KarynJ, I have some and do find it gives me short term relief. I do forget about it though, so thank you for the reminder! K xox
  • I have had issues with cramps when attempting yoga in all parts of my body. It's only been since treatment but I just put it down to my extra weight. 
    I had calf cramps a lot when pregnant if I pointed my toes...calcium sorted that.
    Quinine. ..as in tonic water can apparently help also. 

  • @kmakm I have always suffered since treatment cramps everywhere, from in my chest from radiation 8yrs ago and now calves, feet, back, sides. I have magnesium oil too, but Ive always been a big promoter of magnesium which I take in powder form in water daily. It works on a cell level to rebuild and is particularly good for cramps, but really I need to take it twice daily to really combat it. Stretching is another good thing that will help it all. 
  • @kmakm you could also try magnesium oil. You can buy it in a spray bottle and rub it into the muscles. Sometimes it helps me and sometimes not. I've always had bad calf cramps at night with the change of season. Going into Autumn is the worst. 
  • Make up a bottle of hydralyte to take to yoga, Kate. It works for me when I'm exercising. It could be a number of electrolytes that your body is missing. I find if i don't that's when the cramps hit.