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Hi Friends. Does Anyone Suffer From Excruciating Leg Cramps When They Take Water Pills( Diuretics)? And What Do You Do?

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Lynchburg, VA
December 2, 2024
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A myPHteam Member

I'm taking 2 different water pills and prescription potassium and when the cramps get really bad I rub my legs with a salve that my landlord makes with magnesium and other stuff in it and it works good.

December 3, 2024
A myPHteam Member

My hubby just reminded me that when I used to get very bad cramps, leg cramps in particular, I would take one or two QUININE pills. The bad thing about this method is that you have to wait until you have a real cramp, next you have to put the pill under your tongue until about dissolved, then water as soon as you can walk or reach to get it. For a bad cramp, really bad one, I could take 2 pills, and it would be one after the other, not at the same time. The nice thing is that it always (and I mean ALWAYS) worked. The taste is from 'meh' to 'BLECH!', but they are very tiny too. But to lose a cramp, it's worth it! Now that I do leg stretches at bed time they have almost vanished. I have also changed my diet quite a bit too, so less to no milk at bed time. Also no fake foods and things with artificial chemicals which everyone in the family has grown sensitive to.

January 7
A myPHteam Member

Potass 150 prescription every time I take Lasix. Dill pickle juice is always a good go too!

December 3, 2024
A myPHteam Member

Prescription potassium.
I also take magnesium citrate at night, helps with sleep and muscle cramps. I also use Voltaren cream on my old knees and feet. That has helped me a lot. Different things help different people.

December 3, 2024
A myPHteam Member

Can it be Bread & Butter pickle juice 😀???

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