Hi i have alpha 1 antitryptsine defficiency and i am getting dredfull cramp at night I have tried all the usual meds ( vit c and magnesium ) but not helped can anyone else who have this tell me if this is due to the alpha or
something else entirley , Has anyone any good remidies to prevent cramp?
Hi Patricia. Not sure whether cramp is related to your condition.but I have COPD and also get cramp, especially in the legs and feet, at night. Quinine is very good for cramp and you can get quinine tablets from your Dr on prescription, but I find that a small glass of tonic water just before bed stops cramp completely, as this contains quinine. I'm not sure whether there are any contra indications to quinine.You might want to check with your GP first. I say a small glass full because I actually hate the stuff but it's better than cramp. Hope this helps.
Sometimes the cramps are caused by the medication.
To keep hydrated drink plenty of water (dehydration can cause cramps)
Some people find tonic water helps (quinine)
Personally I try to make sure I am properly hydrated before bed I find helps to prevent cramps, and if I get cramps I keep a jar of vicks vapo rub at the ready. If the muscle is already tender from previous night cramps, I rub some vicks onto the affected muscle before going to sleep.
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bonjour Patricia pas sympa d'avoir des crampes. maintenant mon mari en souffre et il est sous quinine sulfate sur ordonnance du médecin, je ne dis pas qu'il n'a jamais de crampes mais ça aide. aussi si vous aimez l'eau tonique il y a de la quinine dedans c'est censé aider. amour et meilleurs vœux julie ;
Salut, j'avais tout le temps des crampes, le médecin a dit que c'était une carence en calcium... Si vous pouvez boire du lait, du yaourt, des graines de sésame, Thani est génial, plein de calcium et vous pouvez le mélanger dans votre smoothie.