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I used to get foot cramps excessively in my 20's for no 
known reason but someone told me to drink quinine water 
(then available in gingerale as a coctail mixer in 
supermarkets) and that would take the cramp away and 
prevent them by drinking a little quinine before bedtime. 
I think I recently heard quinine water is no longer 
available. Pity.--Sage


On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:07:44 -0400
 Jerry B <liberty AT kaballero.com> wrote:
> I occasionally have severe leg cramps. A few years back, 
> I was sitting 
> on the couch and the major muscle in the upper thighs of 
> both legs 
> cramped. Standing up and trying to walk it off, the pain 
> was so great I 
> passed out briefly and an ambulance was called. In the 
> ER, a blood test 
> was given, and it was determined a low magnesium count 
> was the culprit.
>
> Since then, whenever I have muscle cramps, usually while 
> sleeping, I take 
> a couple magnesium tablets, and they never return again 
> that night. I 
> have tried potassium as well but to no avail. If I am 
> drinking much 
> milk, it seems the condition is aggravated... possibly 
> due to upsetting 
> the calcium/magnesium balance.
>
> Yes, it is usually related to strained muscles from the 
> days activity, 
> but with a preventative dose of magnesium before bed, 
> cramps do not occur.  
> Just my own experience:  magnesium, not potassium, does 
> it for me.  jerry b
>
> --------
>
> Gene GeRue wrote:
> > The reason I am posting at two am is to get my mind off 
> > the massive  
> > leg cramp that just got me staggering out of bed, saying 
> > bad things  
> > and trying to catch my breath.
> >
> > Research says potassium deficiency. Gotta be kidding.
> >
> > Probably just unaccustomed physical use of the body.
> >
> > If anyone uses the a__ word, I will get even.
>
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