"janice" wrote in message
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Thanks Beverly, I had a look. I'm supposed to be taking a strong
calcium supplement which my doctor prescribed for me when I gave up
HRT, but I didn't take it straighta way due to issues with my throat,
probably caused by acid reflux. However, I think I ought to try
getting back on it.
I'm very bad at drinking enough, but I do drink more in the hot
weather as it's about the only time I get thirsty. I think I need to
replace the minerals I lose in sweating though. I eat a banana most
days, and I take a mineral supplement. I don't think it's an age
thing, as I've experienced these cramps in the hot weather since I was
quite young.

janice

If you're only drinking water when you're thirsty, you're probably not
drinking enough. Also, eat a banana daily or a serving of potatoes. With all
the lowcarb stuff going around, I'm sure there's lots of folks who aren't
getting enough pottasium. The third thing that keeps from getting cramps is
stretching my calf muscles.

1) drink enough water
2) get enough pottasium
3) stretch

Martha