Leg cramps while sleeping

[Triton21]

I have had to take Quinine Sulfate for over 30 yrs.  I only take one when I get a cramp.  Usually breaks the cramp as soon as it hits the stomache.

Kelley

[BASSclary]

I have been getting them also, especially when super-stretching my calfs. But as some one suggested to do point my toes downs, or straighten them. Next time i'll try and remember to point them up, or perpendicular to my foot and leg.

[deaknh03]

coconut water will help with cramps, i used to get them in my tendon, back of my leg,all the way down. real bad pain, but the coconut water is very high in potassium, much more than you can get from a banana, and it works for me. and pointing the toes upwards also helps a lot.

[Fishing Rhino]

Cholesterol meds can cause cramping.  I surmise that other meds might do the same.  If you're taking any meds, and getting nightly cramps, check with your doctor.  A different med may reduce or eliminate the problem.

[shutupnfish]

My old man was gettin' leg cramps at night somethin' fierce.  He asked the doc about quinine pills, doc said to drink tonic water instead, it's got quinine in it. Now my old man swears by it. 

Steve

[Grey Wolf]

My old man was gettin' leg cramps at night somethin' fierce. He asked the doc about quinine pills, doc said to drink tonic water instead, it's got quinine in it. Now my old man swears by it.

Steve

My wife swears by tonic water.