Since I got my RA diagnosis, I've been feeling extremely exhausted all the time, even after a full night's sleep. My family tells me I look tired. Is this fatigue a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, or could it be something else?
5 months ago
Tired is an understatement, my friend! On flare-up days, even my shadow feels too heavy to carry around. Just accept that some days your bed is your best friend, and let your body enjoy the holiday!
9 months ago
Yes, chronic pain drains a lot of vital energy from our system. Practicing very gentle deep breathing and Yoga Nidra can help restore that internal energy without putting any strain on your aching joints.
6 months ago
I was constantly feeling exhausted and blamed my RA, but a blood test revealed my thyroid levels were completely out of range too. Please get your routine thyroid and vitamin D/B12 tests done alongside your arthritis follow-ups.
9 months ago
Sometimes the fatigue is so bad I can barely lift my arms to brush my hair, and it honestly frightens me. Does anyone else experience this kind of extreme, soul-crushing tiredness even when they aren't doing any physical work?
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7 months ago
Oh, absolutely! The fatigue makes me so lazy that I can't even think of cooking, so I just end up ordering soup. I find that eating light, fresh meals instead of heavy, oily food helps a bit with the sluggishness.
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