http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news/20110216/poor-sleep-may-worsen-ra-symptomsAnother good article! To the top!
Feb. 16, 2011 -- People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who don’t sleep well face significant risks of greater functional disability due to pain and fatigue symptoms associated with poor sleep quality, a new study shows.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studied the relationship between sleep quality and functional disability in 162 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. All patients had been diagnosed with RA for at least two years; their average age was 58.5 and 76% were female.
In addition, each participant had rheumatoid arthritis on average for 14 years. Data were drawn from patient questionnaires on sleep quality, depression, and overall health. Patients provided information concerning fatigue, depression, severity of pain, and functional disability.
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news/20110216/poor-sleep-may-worsen-ra-symptoms