Hello doctor,My husband has an advanced stage liver cirrhosis and gets muscle cramps in legs from time to time, at night time or when he wakes up in the morning. Other patients with similar issues recommend drinking tonic water that contains Quinine or taking Calcium Magnesium supplements. He has very low platelet count so is not Quinine dangerous for him? What supplement will you recommend against muscle cramps and in what quantities? Currently, I am taking Propranolol 40 mg and Omeprazole 40 mg daily.
Hi. Cramps happen in cirrhotics due to nutritional insufficiency, mineral deficiency, mainly calcium and magnesium. My suggestions would be: The brands vary from place to place. But vitamin and mineral supplements are a must. Do consider this and update if any issues or concerns. For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online -->