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I had a dreadful cramp the other night when trying to scratch my foot in bed and when out of bed to get rid of it nearly passed out. I don't know if this was connected. It was the thigh muscle at the top of my right leg.
It took me back to being pregnant 30 odd years ago when I dreaded going to bed having cramp almost nightly!
Hi Spongemum, this sounds dreadful. So sorry.
Have you ever tried Magnesium? You may want to look into it and give it some
consideration.
Magnesium supports the following:
Bone health
Healthy blood sugar
Cardiovascular health
Muscle relaxation and nerves
Promotes healthy sleep (falling asleep and staying asleep)
An article on Magnesium -
https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/magnesium-is-a-star.20301/
For nighttime leg cramps, I've also heard of drinking 4-6 oz of Q-Tonic before bed which is a water that contains quinine.
Read the label as some of the waters do not contain quinine, but quinine flavoring instead.