@psoriaticarthritis thx. All handy hints gratefully accepted. This group has been very supportive and I have investigated very simple and sometimes bizarre suggestions, because you never know where the ‘holy grail’ is … and it is likely to a different recipe for everyone. We are all similar, yet unique and therein lies the challenge.
(I remember executive think tanks being stimulated by some rather ‘odd’ suggestions that opened another thought in another participant. )
I believe my cramps are influenced by inflammation and by blood pressure. My blood pressure is low, so dilation using heat (lowers blood pressure) is good for people with high blood pressure - if their cramps have a vascular component.
The rice pack is a great (economical and portable) idea.