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Originally Posted by emamum

anyone got any advice on how to stop it/make it less painful??

I tried tonic water but it didnt help

I asked Jeeves and he came up with this http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068794

Seems pretty thorough.

What works for me when I get cramp is pulling the foot back towards the shin and massaging the calf muscle with the other hand. Once the pain has subsided I hobble away to the kitchen and prepare myself a hot water bottle.

Once the heat has penetrated to the damaged muscle I lie on my side and ride a bicycle with my legs for a few minutes. It helps to get the circulation moving better.

Hope that helps.