What can i take for leg cramps?

Answer 1

if you are not flying a plane within 24 hours. try a small bottle of tonic water with quinine. the quinine in the tonic water settles down cramps almost instantly.

If you have no tonic around, try rubbing the nail on your big toe.

Answer 2

It depends what's causing the leg cramping. A potassium deficiency is a somewhat common cause. Consuming more high potassium foods such as milk, nuts, bananas, apricots, soy, spinach, and potatoes might be of help- and you should be eating more of these foods anyway! Try consuming a few moreservings of these foods everyday for a few days to begin with. If the cramps persist, or get worse, you might want to bring it up with your doctor.

Answer 3

Stretching can be a big help. Stretch your foot and the leg. Keep active to keep away the cramps. This may sound strange but a great and quick way of getting rid of muscular cramping is to simply have a drink of Indian tonic water with quinine in it. The quinine settles down the cramps, and the foul taste in your mouth is well worth the relief. Try it,

Answer 4

Most leg cramps can be relieved with some simple stretches and other measures. If you have leg cramps frequently, I recommend making an appointment with your doctor to discuss treatment options.

Answer 5

The only way I know is to rub quite hard where the cramp is and to stop it happening, in the future, drink lots of water.

It will go away by itself.

Answer 6

ask our local physician he may know :)