Cramps

[cross2]

Hi, does anyone else suffer from cramping under their feet and up the front of their legs? I drink a tonic water everyday which has been helping but I wondered is this cramping related to RA?

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Hi cross2 . Yes this happens to me . I was told it’s a number if things . Active RA is part of it also ligament inflammation along side foot structure changes. I saw a podiatrist and had insoles made . This made a difference day to day . Getting the right medication for you is the most important thing. Contact your clinic and let them know. Feet seem so neglected by rheumatologists we need to push . Epsom salts baths can help . I also take a magnesium supplement.

[Tkat10]

I have been taking magnesium supplements and got some leg and foot stretches from my podiatrist (I also had plantar fasciitis) and currently cramp free. Alternatively I many years ago was recommended walking in the swimming pool(water depth needs to be no higher than waist height to avoid straining upper body).

[cross2 in reply to Tkat10]

Thank you I’ll ask my doc about magnesium tabs. Blessings

[Mmrr]

Yes, just on the right foot, heat helps.I also get cramping in my arms and shoulders, all RA related.

[cross2 in reply to Mmrr]

Yeh my fingers cramp occasionally too. So painful as least we can allMoan and sympathise together. Take care

[Neonkittie17]

I do especially in my osteo foot but I’ve always had foot cramp despite being an athlete before RA. It’s worse now when it’s rainy for a few days (as it is at present!) and very cold sub zero. I find if I’m standing for any length of time it’s worse.

[cross2 in reply to Neonkittie17]

Yes I agee Standing around too long makes my feet cramp. I find tonic water helps a little

[Neonkittie17 in reply to cross2]

The quinine in it is the reason, I believe.

[Downtime]

I get that sometimes but more down the backs of my legs and in my toes. It’s flippin agony. It’s def the RA but it’s much better if I make sure I’m drinking plenty of water and stretching the muscles out when I can

[cross2 in reply to Downtime]

Thanks. I live in a very hot country and am continually drinking water. Try a tin Of tonic water it helps me a bit.

[cross2]

Thank you for your reply. I can’t take Vitamin D brings me out in an Itchy rash so it’s not that but I’ll talk to myDoc about magnesium. Have a great day