What makes me so tired? | Arthritis Information

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If I am on MTX and Humira and have RA... can you tell me what exactly makes me tired and leaves me feeling like I am dragging my butt around the house? Is it the RA? Is it the meds? Is it just my weird body and RA doesnt cause you to be tired?

Some days its not so bad but sometimes I feel like I have been hit by a MACK truck.

Its the Ra, I think thats one of the most difficult things, we all go thru. The chronic, unrelenting fatigue and mack truck is a good description!
  Eventually you learn how to pace yourself.. like if I know, i'm going to be out shopping, the day before and the after..
I plan on doing NOTHING!..bc I know I'm going to be wiped out, even after 3 hrs.. and sometimes, that "simple" 3 hrs, wipes me out for a week... so you're not alone.
  Ra also makes you feel like you have the flu, a lot of the time.. not a fun disease , thats for sure!
How are things in Idaho?  I think you are the only Idaho person here!
 
Fatigue is part of RA.
Abby, it can be the MTX, though that is usually the day or so after you take the pills/shot.  It can also be poor sleep, that seems to be my greatest issue.  And, of course, it can be the disease, though once it is under good control, that is not so much the problem.  I hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon.
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