Bloody leg cramps!

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I was woken twice last night with leg cramps. Once in my inner right thigh (that site is a bugger to release) and once in my left calf.

In recent years I have become prone to these cramps at night. I also cannot kneel easily any more, nor point my toes, as these positions cause almost immediate cramps in my feet.

As long as I can remember I have had the occasional nighttime cramp in my calf or foot, maybe once or twice a year. Either pregnancies or menopause triggered the increase in frequency and location. I'm not sure which, as one followed immediately on the heels of the others.

Is there anything I can do about this?

Members of my family have found that having an evening drink of tonic has helped with night cramps. Gin is obviously optional!

Any particular type of tonic?

Massage & stretch of your legs, drink plenty of water during the day.

I do. Doesn't seem to make any difference.

Have you seen your GP? That would be my suggestion. Any other symptoms?

Is it the quinine in tonic?
I use a magnesium spray I rub into my legs. It’s bloody amazing stuff.

Go easy with the magnesium spray at first. I went in hard on first use and it hurt!! I had to wash it off

I've never heard of magnesium spray! Do you apply it regularly, or only when you have a cramp?

You can also take a magnesium supplement.

Bananas are good for leg cramps too.

I tend to have a warning twinge when my cramps are going to kick off. Then I use it.