Is there something I can take that will help with cramps in my feet and charlie horses in my calf's?

Question

I get them at night in my feet and my legs in the morning. I have tried stretching and walking before bed, but it does not help. I am taking
calcium as the pharmacist said it would help.

Answer 1

Potassium always helped me.. you need to eat bananas :D

Answer 2

I've heard that drinking 8 ounces of tonic water every evening is supposed to relieve muscle cramps. Read it in a magazine a long time ago.

Answer 3

You also need to take magnesium for cramps (one milligram of mag for every two milligrams of calcium is a good dose). Also eat at least 3 servings of fruit a day for extra potassium. Until your cramps are relieved you may want to take equal amounts of calcium and magnesium.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Vitamin B-complex , vitamin e, potassium (just eat some bananas regularly). Stretch your calves by pulling your toes towards your knees and holding while you count to 20.

Answer 5

Quinine is what is used for the leg cramps. I do not know if it is still sold, but it was an over the counter product. You can also try some quinine water.

Answer 6

I used to get those when I was a teen. I would have to get outta bed ,stand facing the wall & put my toes on the wall to bend them straight up while keeping my leg straight & my foot flat on the floor.

Answer 7

try cod liver oil capsules. The vitamin E should help. Also make sure you are drinking enough water...dehydration can cause cramping.

Answer 8

you are lacking salt in your body. If you cannot have salt in your diet try gatoraide or any sports drink. I take a teaspoon of salt and they go away. I have also used Aleive to relax tired muscles