Leg Cramps in the Morning

[pastafreak]

Once or twice a week I will get cramp when I stretch while still half asleep. Sometimes I can stop it by relaxing-but too often it is excruciating.
Some research has told me it could be due to several things-dehydration,or lack of Potassium/Magnesium/Sodium.
I admit I am not great at getting enough water in me,but I am often just not thirsty.
What should I do in order to lessen these attacks?

[Valanne]

Tonic water does still have quinine in it, read the list of ingredients to be sure. I suffered excruciating cramps in my legs each night a couple of years ago and started drinking a small glass of tonic water before going to bed. It worked almost instantly. After a few weeks I just drank it once or twice a week. I've been fine ever since. It was recommended to me by the pharmacist in Boots.

[RATTER15]

Valanne, correct as my post stated earier: >>The amount of quinine in today's Schweppes Tonic is too small to have any medicinal effect, but it is still highly regarded throughout Europe for its unique taste and style.

taken from: http://www.thedrinksh...id=1880&afwinid=90909
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[pastafreak]

I just picked up some sweet potatoes...mmmm,and will look for quinine water tomorrow.

[LoftyLottie]

I love sweet potatoes, especially roasted in olive oil, but also just mashed with loads of pepper and a bit of salt.

They say too much salt is bad for us, but we need a reasonable amount to stop us getting cramp.