I'm with JennyO. I went through a stage last year where I had bad leg cramps which made me limp during the day. I had changed to a job where, although I could walk around a bit, I spent most of my time at my computer. This year I started a new job where I am stuck at my computer for the whole shift and force myself to walk around a bit every hour or so just to get my muscles working again, and I have started getting mild cramps again.

I did a search on the 'Net last year and discovered magnesium could help, along with everything else mentioned above. So now if I get cramps (not as bad as last year, though) then I have some Staminade, which is a sports drink - I use the powder because it's cheaper than buying it by the bottle - or some tonic water. My ex-manager told me his mother was on quinine tablets, but I just drink a glass of tonic water if I need the quinine.

Staminade: Supplement facts

"The carbohydrates in Staminade consist of glucose polymers, glucose (dextrose) and small amounts of fructose, in a combination found to be best for rehydration and replenishment of both muscle and liver glycogen stores. Staminade contains no sucrose (table sugar), no preservatives, artificial sweeteners or flavours. In addition Staminade contains added Vitamin C (antioxidant), a scientific blend of electrolytes and minerals (potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, chloride and phosphorus) and a poly-lactate & phosphate buffer system which may help to reduce acid build up in blood and muscle tissue thereby extending performance. Staminade is naturally flavoured with low sweetness and is lower in sodium and higher in potassium than traditional sports drinks."

Helen