BigMouth Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 When I was a youngster it was suggested to me that I should take more salt. Now salt-usage is on the verge of being made illegal or so it seems. I am OK whilst I am walking, but soon as I stop the cramp in my leg starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 What a rotten affliction on Christmas Eve Bigmouth. Hate to think of you pacing the floor all night! Try stretching the affected muscle (e.g. if the cramp is in your calf, pull your foot and toes up towards you as far as you can) at the FIRST TWINGE - before the cramp takes hold. With practice you can even do this in your sleep, and I speak from experience. Then if you still have cramp after boxing day, maybe you should check it out with your GP? Have a merry and cramp free Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Thanks a lot Mag - I shall give it a whirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Wise words from Mag BM, get some fluids down your gob and if it doesn't pass then get it seen to. If it's really annoying you or starts to change in any way, take a stroll to A&E. They'll be happy to tell you there's nothing wrong and wish you a merry crimbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowe Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 I am OK whilst I am walking, but soon as I stop the cramp in my leg starts.Are you my father? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 If cramp at night is a regular problem then Quinine Sulphate is brilliant. Has to be prescribed by a doctor.....high dose for malaria and a low dose for cramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted December 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I think that Njugle is probably the closest to the remedy. A bottle of Lucozade* will give me the salts and sugars that I need. I read it up on the net late last night. I thought that you lot might come up with a cunning old wives remedy unknown to the rest of the UK, like rubbing the area with a piece of reestit mutton, naked on the top of Ronas Hill on a night with a full moon. *Of course I could just sprinkle a little salt into a glass of squash to creat the same effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouth Posted December 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I am OK whilst I am walking, but soon as I stop the cramp in my leg starts.Are you my father? If you knew how ugly I am you would understand why there is no possibility of you being my offspring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannock Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 If cramp at night is a regular problem then Quinine Sulphate is brilliant. Has to be prescribed by a doctor.....high dose for malaria and a low dose for cramp. Tonic water contains Quinine so try drinking some with our without the Gin of course. Although why you would drink it without the Gin is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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