cramp

Good advice to have sodium level checked.and other appropriate tests. I took salt tablets when I served in Malaya (Malaysia now) and cramp was not a problem despite heavy perspiration. My wife says I put too much salt on my food nowadays but despite this I do suffer from cramp in my calves and thighs. I was prescribed Quinine Sulfate for this several years ago and this helped considerably. Then quite some time later I got a letter from my GP saying it could not be prescribed any more. (It seems there were a small number of cases in the USA where men had reacted very adversely - can't remember precise details but a search should show.), so drug was withdrawn in UK or at least it's use was heavily restricted. It was suggested that I tried tonic water and performed the stretching exercise I was sent instead. However, this did not help so after a time I mentioned it to my GP again and he said if I really wanted he would put this on my list of medication again. For me this makes a big difference but I would caution that for some it might not work and there could be severe side effects, so suggest anybody contemplating taking it should consider potential side effects. I have tried a 300MG tablet but the 200MG tablet once daily does it for me.

Edited by member 18 Jun 2019 at 20:59  | Reason: spelling mistake

yes did take salt tablets back in the 60s and every one tells me I put to much salt on my food and I do have my sodium levels check but if its not that what is it no one is coming up with any answers