Why do 'some' wines cause leg cramps?

On Oct 18, 10:38�am, "Dee Randall" <deedo...@shentel.net> wrote:
> Interestingly, there are some wines that we purchase that will cause leg
> cramps in both my husband and me.
>
> We keep a list of wines and always note the ones that do give us cramps.
> Since there are so many wines available, it doesn't pain us to give up one
> that causes cramps.
>
> Last night we had a wine that we both liked, and it caused cramps. � I hate
> to give this one up.
> Selvapiana 2006 Chianti $22 or $17
>
> What the hey causes cramps in certain wines?
>
> Dee Dee

Wow, that's a new one on me. Will be interested to see responses from
some of our more scientific members. I know of lack of oxygen, lack of
certain minerals, etc being listed as causes of cramps.
Sorry for your evening!

> Interestingly, there are some wines that we purchase that will cause leg
> cramps in both my husband and me.
>
> We keep a list of wines and always note the ones that do give us cramps.
> Since there are so many wines available, it doesn't pain us to give up one
> that causes cramps.
>
> Last night we had a wine that we both liked, and it caused cramps. I
> hate to give this one up.
> Selvapiana 2006 Chianti $22 or $17
>
> What the hey causes cramps in certain wines?
>
> Dee Dee

Dee Dee,
Perhaps the wine is interacting with one of your meds? Do you take any blood
pressure or cholesterol medications? They usually come with warnings about
mixing with alcohol.

Jon

In article <gdcscr$d3i$1@registered.motzarella.org>,
"Dee Randall" <deedovey@shentel.net> wrote:

> Interestingly, there are some wines that we purchase that will cause leg
> cramps in both my husband and me.
>
> We keep a list of wines and always note the ones that do give us cramps.
> Since there are so many wines available, it doesn't pain us to give up one
> that causes cramps.
>
> Last night we had a wine that we both liked, and it caused cramps. I hate
> to give this one up.
> Selvapiana 2006 Chianti $22 or $17
>
> What the hey causes cramps in certain wines?
>
> Dee Dee

I really love the Selvapina and haven't had a cramp yet. Not sure what
in there would give you leg cramps. Perhaps the sulfur content is higher
in Selvapina. Not sure why that would cause leg cramps but I am stumped
as to any other reason. Are the other wines Chianti's?

"Dee Randall" <deedovey@shentel.net> wrote in message
news:gdcscr$d3i$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>
> Interestingly, there are some wines that we purchase that will cause leg
> cramps in both my husband and me.
>
> We keep a list of wines and always note the ones that do give us cramps.
> Since there are so many wines available, it doesn't pain us to give up one
> that causes cramps.
>
> Last night we had a wine that we both liked, and it caused cramps. I
> hate to give this one up.
> Selvapiana 2006 Chianti $22 or $17
>
> What the hey causes cramps in certain wines?
>
> Dee Dee
I've never heard of wine causing leg cramps but I googled the phrase wine
and "leg cramps" and it came up with nearly 80,000 hits.

I glossed over a few sites and things like dehydration (as a possible cause)
and vitamin b12 (as a possible cure) get a mention.

Happy googling.

Cheers!
Martin

Having been in the trade for many years, this is a new one on me. But my
answer is the standard response, if something causes unpleasant sfx, avoid
it.

JT