Sleep & Arthritis Pain
- Uncontrolled arthritis pain during the night can cause a person to suffer with fatigue. Fatigue is when the body is always tired and worn out, and can cause many mental and physical problems.
- Arthritis pain can happen at any time of the night to any part of the body. Part of the problem can be laying in one position for too long or the arthritis can flare up.
- There are many things that can be done to help one sleep better without medication. Start by cutting down the amount of caffeine consumed. Do not nap, use the bedroom for only relaxing and go to bed at the same time every night.
- Over the counter medications can be taken to relieve pain while you sleep. These medications are even tailored to arthritis pain.
- If a person suffers with insomnia directly related to arthritis pain he or she should visit a doctor. Doctors can prescribe sleep medication.
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