Night cramps

I agree re Tonic Water
When I was going through a period of night cramps , I took a glass of tonic water at bedtime, for 6 months . It disappeared completely.
However a few early-mornings recently I felt it was coming back. Must pick up a bottle or two when I go shopping on Thursday

Magnesium didn’t help my dh hence the quinine.

My FiL used to find tonic water helpful because it does contain a small amount of quinine.

Magnesium as the others have said, also check you are not dehydrated, a full glass of water before bed may have you up in the night but so will cramp and I know which I prefer!

Taking a magnesium glycinate tablet half an hour before going to bed works for me.

MrJ uses magnesium spray, he says it’s brilliant.

My Dh got similar cramps. The GP prescribed quinine 300mg tablets for him and that worked. The GP said they don’t work for everyone and they don’t know why they work for others, but it’s good when they do!

I have heard it can be low levels of iron and or magnesium. Might be worth asking for GP advice especially as it's every night. Horrible for you as excruciating pain and makes you scared to go to sleep. GP might do a blood test to check for possible anaemia.