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Do You Wake In Pain

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September 16, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

Pain is just a bad word! Especially in the morning. You might try taking your meds later in the day depending on what you take. I'm on prednisone and a bunch of others. I take my some of meds at 10 or 11am and then take my other meds at around 2pm it stretches their effects out so I make it through the night. You can even switch that up by taking meds at night before you go to bed. That way you won't have so much pain in the morning.
Hope that helps.

September 20, 2022 (edited)
myRAteam

Waking up in pain is common for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here are some reasons why mornings can be particularly difficult:

- Inflammation Cycle: Inflammation causes swelling, which tightens muscles and tissues around the joints, leading to pain and stiffness
- Immobility: Overnight immobility allows Show Full Answer

Waking up in pain is common for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here are some reasons why mornings can be particularly difficult:

- Inflammation Cycle: Inflammation causes swelling, which tightens muscles and tissues around the joints, leading to pain and stiffness.
- Immobility: Overnight immobility allows inflammatory materials to collect in and around the joints, increasing swelling and pain.
- Sleep Disruption: Pain can cause "microarousals," shifting you back into light sleep and affecting sleep quality, leading to feeling unrefreshed in the morning.

For more details, you can refer to the information provided in my knowledge base.

September 5, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Every night, several times per night. 😞

October 9, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I go to sleep in pain and wake up in pain. I've got Vertigo now!

September 25, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Nightly.

September 21, 2022

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