Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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reneelouise1 10/21/2010

I have my normal check up next month before Thanksgiving but have been having trouble with cramping in different parts of my legs mostly and now and then in feet, etc. Just wondering if it could be from the RA or the fact that I need some vitamin or that I don't drink alot. I hate water and try but I get so busy I just don't stop to drink anything sometimes.

Any input?

Thanks,
Renee

mmztcass 10/21/2010

I find that taking Magnesium capsules and eating/drinking enough Potassium work wonders for my cramping up problem.

{{{hugs}}} :-)

deleted_user 10/21/2010

Like mmztcass, I take magnesium, but I think the water is a big deal, too. Those can help prevent it, and stretching and self-massage can help when you do have cramps.

JillyT 10/22/2010

Taking Magnesium (2parts) with Calcium (1part) at bedtime is a tremendous help.

Drinking lots of water is best but any liquid that does not have caffeine will do. Caffiene acts as a natural diuretic and results in dehyration the opposite of what we want to happen.

Good luck, I hope you get it under control!

hugs jilly

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