Subject: Re: Leg and thigh night cramps: Calcium?
> From: Barbara <ballen@whidbey.net>
> Subject: Leg and thigh night cramps
>
> Does anyone have any idea about what can be done for sudden leg and thigh
> cramps which occur at night when asleep and changing position?
> I take a full calcium supplement as recommended from my Naturopath, and in
> addition 8oz of Tonic Water or Quinine daily as this is reputed to help.
> I'm an omnivore, eat meat, fish, poultry, fresh veggies and fruit (most of
> which I grow myself), grains, but limited milk products (lactose intolerant
> except for good cultured non-fat yogurt).
> I'd sure appreciate any useful information after another episode last night.
> I'm a middle-aged caucasian female of moderate activity levels....was on my
> feet working about 7 hrs. yesterday, but don't know if that had anything to
> do with it.
> Thanks,
> Instead of just calcium try a mix of magnesia and calcium - that works
miracles for me. Good luck.
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