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Personthe giraffes
19/9/2012 at 10:33pm
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Can anyone recommend a cure for leg cramps caused by cold feet in bed ?!!!

I am thinking warm, fluffy bedsocks - but any useful tips welcome. My poor hubby is suffering regularly at the moment as the dark nights draw in  and it looks like a winter of him hopping around the bedroom ahead unless we find something that works.

 

Christine.

 


Personyo-yo
19/9/2012 at 10:45pm
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A small bottle of tonic water each night, it has quinine in which stop cramps. if this doesnt work have a word with your dr who can perscribe tablets.

 


PersonBlue Stripey Kitten
19/9/2012 at 11:27pm
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Having had cramp so bad in my calf once it actually tore my calf muscle, I can sympathise.

I find if I make sure I stretch each calf out as much as I can each night before bed, make sure my legs don't get cold at all and eat a banana a day, the cramps stay away.


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Quote: Originally posted by Blue Stripey Kitten on 19/9/2012
Having had cramp so bad in my calf once it actually tore my calf muscle, I can sympathise.

I find if I make sure I stretch each calf out as much as I can each night before bed, make sure my legs don't get cold at all and eat a banana a day, the cramps stay away.


I do the same, basically leg exercises as I do when flying on holiday and a banana every day.
I tend to run cold even in summer and try to keep my core warm which seems to help.
Unfortunately it doesn't help the cramps in my hands, especially when writing or computer work..excruciating

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PersonGeetee
20/9/2012 at 7:30am
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I get cramps sometimes so severe that my legs 'lock up' and am prescribed Quinine Sulphate tabs but they don't always work. When on holiday this year I forgot to take them with me and did not suffer one cramp, when back home they returned. I explained this to my Doctor and she asked what bed we slept in so I told her it had an Ikea foam mattress and was very comfortable. I have taken to sleeping on the Aerobed recently and am certainly not suffering as bad as I used to, so maybe it's worth investing in a new bed soon

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PersonSurfspud
20/9/2012 at 10:03am
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I suffered for a while so know what you are going through. I was advised by a nurse to put a bag of corks in the bed. No idea how, but it definitely worked for me.

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Personmurano
20/9/2012 at 10:26am
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Bananas! Work for me.

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My husband has bad cramps and he eats bananas too. It is a very quick relief for cramp. He also has calcium tablets sometimes.

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Personthe giraffes
20/9/2012 at 1:57pm
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Some very good ideas folks.

I'm off to buy some bananas and lots of corks.

Thanks ever so much.

Christine.



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