I have RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) in all my joints. The one thing that can stop me in my tracks is fatigue. It can be very difficult to manage this symptom.
What does RA Fatigue do?
Some days, I can easily get tired quickly throughout the day. People tell me everyone gets tired, which is true. RA Fatigue is different. It is like dealing with a dying device battery after using it for a few hours it needs to be plugged in.
I wake up in the morning with a lot of energy and then by the afternoon, my energy is draining away like a dead battery. Then I’m exhausted. There are times that I pushed through the fatigue to get things done before I take a nap.
Treatment for RA Fatigue
The best way to deal with RA Fatigue is to have the RA under control by medicine. That’s what I have learned. Taking a nap, when I need it. If there are tasks that must get done I pushed through the fatigue, and then rest afterward.
Other people with Rheumatoid Arthritis have their strategies for dealing with fatigue. For me taking a nap helps.
If you are battling RA Fatigue and nothing is helping you to manage your symptom, please talk to your rheumatologist.
If you have questions, let me know in the comments
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Alexandra Mars 