HOW TO FEEL GOOD AND SLEEP BETTER | Arthritis Information

 

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Insomnia

Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, or having nonrefreshing sleep.

"Dr. Bones", a retired rheumatologist, commenting on arthritis and insomnia said, "The insomnia associated with arthritis may be due to chronic pain, arthritis related stress, or one of the many medications required for disease control. In addition, many arthritics are fatigued at bedtime but not physically tired. This is due to reduced physical activity because of joint immobility. Coping with insomnia requires complex treatment including physical reconditioning".

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The Cycle of Arthritis Pain and Sleep Difficulty
In a study of 30 healthy adults, researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles found that individuals who were kept awake from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. for one night had higher levels of several chemicals that contribute to inflammation in the morning, compared to adults whose sleep was not interrupted. Elevated levels of these chemicals are also found in patients with arthritis. These results provide a clue to the connection between arthritis pain and lack of sleep.

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