Try this

Posted By: catz on 2008-10-21
In Reply to: Seeking home remedy - jss

My dad has terrible problems with leg cramps at night and he used to be prescribed quinine but that is no longer available. Now he drinks a glass of Schweppe's tonic water every day, as it contains quinine, and that works for him. Good luck!

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Seeking home remedy - jss
- I don't believe that.......low potassium is what gives you cramps. - NRS
- I don't know how to prevent them, but I do - shopaholic
- Try this - catz
  - Called the doctor's office - jss
  - Does your Dad have PVD? - MQMT1m
- leg cramps - nymt
  - I get toe/foot cramps.... - Nola
    - Yep, tried that. - jss
      - Ohhhhh....Pregnant! - Nola
        That thought crossed my mind too - jss
      - drink tonic water...it has the quinine it it. - mtmt

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