Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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greentea 12/13/2016

Is it an RA or RA/Lupus thing to get REALLY tired and achy in the afternoon? I can start off fine in the AM, then every afternoon I feel like I've aged 20years. ??

californialynn 12/13/2016

When I wasn't well controlled, my energy would totally deplete by early afternoon. I had to take 30 minute naps to "power up" again.

So I don't find that unusual at all.

I am in the habit of doing things that require physical energy shortly after I get dressed in the morning. I am no longer the EveryReady Bunny.

greentea 12/13/2016

Well, I look forward to treatment. I can barely climb stairs when I get home. This is so crazy.
1 week until my Dr appt. Yes!

SassyAndSore 12/13/2016

You poor thing! I hope your appointment goes well. Will be waiting to hear!

My energy is also very poor. I can hardly stay awake past 9pm. My PR always starts flaring in the afternoon, with the worst being late evening and overnight. Sometimes that's why I just go to bed early. I can usually get through a work day okay, just in time to go home and lay on the couch in pain. It's frustrating.

greentea 12/13/2016

I'm the same. In bed by 9 for sure. I have things to do when I get home and dinner to cook. I feel bad if I'm really exhausted, like I'm not doing my part. Even though my partner is understanding and kind i don't want to get on his nerves. :)
I'm chilling tonight...super tired.

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