Hi, @jimk849 - I am sorry to hear that you are suffering this tightness and painful cramping in the instep of your foot, and that there does not seem to be a quick way to get rid of it. Ouch. I can imagine this would be ruining your sleep, as you said.

I am not a medical professional, but I had a personal experience with painful cramping on the instep of my foot. In my case, it was plantar fasciitis. I'm pretty sure mine developed due to starting to run too much too soon, though I'm not sure. I know others who've experienced it due to footwear or due to nothing apparent at all. Here is information on that condition that you could explore with your doctor, if you think it's appropriate: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846

I'd also like to invite some other members on Connect who've mentioned foot pain or cramping to offer their thoughts on these instep cramps that are getting you out of bed. Please meet @bettyann @powerofpositive @workswithclay29 @catlover4884. @lioness @ladybugmg and @johnbishop may also have some insights.

@jmk849 - is there anything you've noted makes this cramping in your instep worse?