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Did anyone ever use tonic water for leg cramps?

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Killeen, TX

Rheumatologist that I had seen for the first time wants me to have a sleep study so he doesn't want to change any medications around until I have that study I mentioned to him that one of the things that does wake me up at night frequently and I can't go back to sleep is leg cramp in the past Physicians have given me Valium which I just paid if it wakes me up he said to wait and see after the sleep study but in the meantime to take tonic water drink it several times today it has quinine in it… read more

March 28, 2016
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Members shared a wide range of remedies for managing leg cramps, with tonic water being confirmed as helpful by several people despite its... Read more

Members shared a wide range of remedies for managing leg cramps, with tonic water being confirmed as helpful by several people despite its unpleasant taste, while others found relief through magnesium supplements, potassium, vitamin E, B12, pickle juice, and sugar-free Gatorade. Many community members described the importance of choosing the right form of magnesium, since magnesium citrate can cause digestive issues while magnesium malate works better for muscles, and some noted that addressing underlying deficiencies like iron or vitamin D through testing made a meaningful difference. A recurring theme was the challenge of affording both prescriptions and over-the-counter supplements, with members offering creative workarounds like making homemade electrolyte drinks and finding combination pills to reduce costs.

A MyFibroTeam Member

The salt helps and sugar free Gatorade is go too! Although I'm frugal and make my own using Kool-Aid , artificial sugar and salt :-)

April 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I haven't tried tonic water but I drink Gatorade and it really seems to help. I found out athletes use it for the same thing, it's something with the sodium that it contains. If I've exercised or sweat alot, I get horrible leg cramps and I grab the sugar free Gatorade. Good luck and soft hugs,
Brenda

March 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

DearDonnaHill/CoffeyDipaalo:Yes I have used tonic water I pour it over ice with some sliced lemon and lime it's not bad. Also try and make sure your staying hydrated lots of h20 and take at least 500 mg of magnesium at nite time also vitiamns d I take 5,000 mg a day check all this with your doctor 1st!!! Just a suggestion good luck🍀

March 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had leg cramps so bad that I actually bruised. I too was told to use Tonic water, it did help a bit for a while. I just did a sleep study, they allowed me to do at home as my insurance is so poor. I am getting fitted for CPAP this week. They tested me for a certain kind of Iron deficiency (which is common for FM and RLS) and sure enough I needed Iron. The OTC is called Bifera. I know how painful they can be, HUGS!

March 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

ive done the tonic and water (but I like it add a touch of fruit juice) and it helps as do bannannas, but cost wise I buy a big bottle of magniusim pills (300tabs) and its cheaper then tonic water each night

March 29, 2016

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