For the second night in a row, I've had bad leg/toe cramps ALL NIGHT LONG!
I tried to drink more yesterday so I didn't get cramps last night, to no avail.
Grrrr... my legs and feet are so sore this morning.
And I'm bloody tired from waking up and trying to work a cramp out.
So, I am going to hunt out my Magnesium tablets and start taking them again. They certainly made a difference last summer.
It's about the only thing I've had that helps.
Do you know of anything else that stops cramps?
I should be doing some sewing for my next market in a week, but just can't be bothered.
Because the last couple of markets have been busts, I'm just not into them anymore. Having my shop open a couple of times a week is actually enough for me right now.
I'm planning on going into town at lunchtime, having lunch with Stew and checking out 'the car', and see how things are going with it's WOF.
Because it's quite an OLD car, and it's been idle for over a year, there may be issues with it getting a WOF. Time will tell. Nothing is ever straight forward eh?
Before that, I have to do a small grocery shop. So that is top of my list of things to do today.
Browsing through Facebook last night (OMG such a time waster), and I saw this:
It really is quite funny. I have NEVER seen a guy with a Monkey Tail Beard. Have YOU?
NO STEVE, this is not a challenge to you! ! !
OK, I'm off to sort out my grocery list and start me day.
Try some tonic water with quinine!
ReplyDeleteShoe support! I start having major leg and foot pain which can work its way up into my back and neck if I do not have very supportive shoes/sandals. Those of us who are home a lot can be very vulnerable - barefoot and slippers and flip flops offer little support.
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I tried magnesium for a long time and still had terrible cramps. I switched to a multivitamin that included potassium and selenium plus magnesium and have not had cramps since!! Mine were so bad that if I as much as moved my leg in bed it cramped up!
ReplyDeleteA word of caution, Those that are on medication for high blood pressure have to watch their potassium intake as well
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Ok, I just looked this up and diabetes can be a factor so if the cramps are that bad you should ask your doctor. High blood sugar can cause this. It might pay to get it checked out to be sure :)
ReplyDeleteI was going to say the same thing.
DeleteI think there is a tablet you can take that alleviates cramps too. Maybe ask the pharmacist when you go to replace your magnesium?
ReplyDeleteMy husband used cramp stop and I think crampeze worked for him too. https://pakurangapharmacy.co.nz/products/crampeze-night-cramps-forte-capsules?variant=31838379704381¤cy=NZD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2018-08-25&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAiAo5qABhBdEiwAOtGmboDVfa3QHyOI2TfEichqvmL4jIhuotZNWfXfI64Kgu2B7zJvKkUgeBoC2_sQAvD_BwE
ReplyDeleteExtra water and taking magnesium is all I usually need. I find if I drink around 2L of water a day I don’t get any cramps. Seems like a lot, but it’s hot here (Aus) so it’s not hard in summer! I only take magnesium now for a few days if I get a leg cramp at night and then just be conscious about how much water I’m drinking.
ReplyDeleteMagnesium has always worked well for me, and I take two 150mg tablets a day as a preventative measure. However, when I have woken up with sudden cramp at night the other thing that has helped is salt. Obviously you need to be careful because it can make you sick if you have too much, but 1/4 of a teaspoon often stops cramps in their tracks, almost instantly. Good luck x
ReplyDeleteI love diet tonic water - it is my new "alcohol" now that I can't drink. I put non alcoholic mixers with it (Good Cocktail brand from Countdown) and it's pretty good.
ReplyDeleteApple cider vinegar diluted in water can help Chris, taste horrible but works quickly. MAGPHOS tissue salts are good for the middle of the night too.
ReplyDeleteHealthpost.co.nz have magnesium sleep cream which i use on my legs to rid cramp and twitchy legs...also oneva day magnesium capsules help sleep and cramp
ReplyDeleteHope you had a more restful sleep. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMy husband gets those cramps in his feet and shins in the middle of the night. He is also taking Magnesium for it, but the best thing that's worked so far is a heaping spoonful of yellow mustard right when the cramp starts. It always seems to stop it. Sometimes he takes a second spoonful if it's super bad. Maybe give that a try?
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ReplyDeleteAnyway, my husband gets those terrible cramps in his feet and shins in the middle of the night. So far the thing that's worked best is he takes a heaping spoonful of yellow mustard right when the cramp starts. It seems to stop it. Then he'll take one more for good measure. I tried it once for a leg cramp and it also worked for me. Maybe give it a try?