Why do I keep getting cramps?
Not a diagnosis: a head start. These are the three drivers most worth checking first, based on what the evidence says gets missed most often.
Electrolytes in ratio
Magnesium, sodium and potassium work as a team. Heavy sweaters and low-salt dieters cramp most.
Medication culprits
Statins, diuretics and some asthma drugs are classic cramp triggers.
Hydration with salt
Plain water alone can dilute sodium further. Salt has been over-villainised for crampers.
U&E + magnesium; medication review
1. Start a two-minute note so the pattern becomes visible.
2. Take the test list above with you so you can explain the pattern clearly.
3. Read the evidence: Magnesium: The Deficiency Linked to Anxiety, Insomnia, Cramps,.
Education, not diagnosis, and never a replacement for your GP or pharmacist. Reference ranges and guidance vary; sudden, severe or worsening symptoms need 111, or 999 in an emergency. By Hussain Sharifi · independent, affiliate-free health research.