I also experience cramps. Only thing that works is jumping out of bed and walking on a cold floor. I have not started my MTX yet. Was just officially diagnosed recently. Have a good day.

I have the same thing. It is extremely painful. It has something to do with the ligaments pulling tight, and could actually be fibro related. Since I don't have a diagnosis for that.

The thing that helps me is I have a fluted roll bar I got from a physic. I put it under the instep and just roll it until the spasm stops. I also take tums, which strangely enough help. Something to do with not enough calcium in the muscles, or and acid/alkaline imbalance. I take other calcium for the bones, but it does not help.

This discussion periodically comes up here at DS. The concensus is that you need to drink more fluids and stay well hydrated. Also your potassium levels may be low. Check with your doc to see what they have to say.

I have also had this, but fortunately not very often. I get up and try to walk it off, but it takes a good 5 minutes to work out. I have not had this happen for a while. I have been eating more bananas lately and do try to drink more water. Bizemomm mentioned low potasium levels could cause this. Maybe that is why I have not experienced this for some time.

I am getting really bad cramping in my feet. It is either my toes or in the arch of my left foot. I get them often but not too often at night time.
For me it is not water because I drink more water then I ever have in my life. Also my potassium levels are in the normal range.

I would really like to know what causes mine. I know sometimes when my feet are really cold I get them. I am also a diabetic so I don't know it that has anything to do with it.

Jane, many people with diabetes have neuropathy especially in the feet. My dad was a severe diabetic and had a lot of problems with the circulation in his feet. My hub by also has diabetes and he too suffer coldness and pain in his feet. I suffer only from RA but my feet are one of my biggest problem spots. I imagine having diabetes on top of RA doesn't help matters.

I, too, have lots of cramps in my feet, toes and calves when I get into bed at night. I drink lots of water because of the MTX, so I don't think it's dehydration. I have no idea about my potassium levels--need to have those checked. I'll try taking my calcium closer to bedtime--thanks, Angela.

I have to get out of bed and press my foot and toes hard on the floor. Massaging the cramping area helps some after stomping on the floor.

I think there are enough complaints about the cramping on this site that we can legitimately blame RA!

I agree Lois. Thanks for all your replies.