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Does Anyone Have Any Specific Information On What RA Does To The Body While You're Sleeping?

A myRAteam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Oklahoma City, OK

I'm wondering what the process is that leads to the stiffness and pain that occurs when you wake.

September 12, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

I'm actually looking more for what RA actually does to the body while you are asleep.

September 12, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I believe what happens over night is the lack of movement. During the day you're moving about - keeping those joints moving. This moves the inflammation out of the joints into the blood stream and out your body. At night - this whole process stops. The inflammation settles everywhere in your body causing your to feel like it has reset you every morning to that painful state. I hope this may have helped.

September 17, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Yes, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can significantly impact the body during sleep. Here are some key points:

- Joint Pain and Inflammation: Many people with RA wake up frequently due to pain in their joints, such as knees
- Cognitive Dysfunction: Poor sleep can lead to increased forgetfulness and brain fog.
- Malaise: A Show Full Answer

Yes, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can significantly impact the body during sleep. Here are some key points:

- Joint Pain and Inflammation: Many people with RA wake up frequently due to pain in their joints, such as knees.
- Cognitive Dysfunction: Poor sleep can lead to increased forgetfulness and brain fog.
- Malaise: A flu-like feeling is common with inflammatory arthritis and can worsen with poor sleep.
- Increased Pain and Stiffness: Lack of sleep can exacerbate pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
- Mental Health: Poor sleep can lead to more depression, anxiety, and stress.
- Daily Functioning: Struggling with tasks and errands due to fatigue from poor sleep is common.

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

September 12, 2024

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