Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause chronic fatigue that leaves people feeling physically and mentally exhausted. Management may involve medical treatment and lifestyle changes.
Coping with Fatigue
Fatigue is more than simply being tired. It's a deep, overwhelming feeling of being overtired, the lack of motivation and desire to do anything but sleep, and the inability to get enough sleep to diminish the feelings of tiredness. Fatigue associated with arthritis can mean increased arthritis pain, difficulty concentrating, and other symptoms that can negatively impact your quality of life. Below you'll find the resources you need to best learn to cope with chronic arthritis-related fatigue, including tips on lifestyle changes that can help minimize fatigue's effects.
Learn how chronic fatigue from rheumatoid arthritis changes the day-to-day lives of those coping with it.
A person coping with rheumatoid arthritis or other chronic illness is more prone to stress, anxiety, and depression.
While the cause of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis patients is difficult to pinpoint, there are several theories on how they are related.
Some medical conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, can cause fatigue if left diagnosed or untreated. Learn how to recognize the signs of RA fatigue and its underlying causes.
What can cause, contribute to, or exacerbate chronic fatigue symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis patients? Learn more about lifestyle and comorbid factors that affect RA fatigue.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and exercise is important for everyone, but can be especially important for those with RA and chronic fatigue.
While chronic fatigue is debilitating, it often takes a back seat to other concerns for people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how to effectively recognize and report your fatigue symptoms.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fatigue
Between 40% and 90% of RA patients experience chronic fatigue. What are the signs and symptoms, and how is it effectively treated?
