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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ajmoran 07/15/2013

Hi everyone, I'm new to this group. I was diagnosed with RA about 15?years ago. One of my biggest problems is not being able to sleep; any ideas on what to do? I've tried plenty of things but no luck yet.

Dreamchaser-Linda 07/15/2013

I use ambien, works like a charm. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Thewino 07/15/2013

Hello,

First, welcome to the group. You are in the right spot for some good information and caring souls.

Personally, I have sleep apnea and certainly have those nights where wearing all the gear interferes with dropping off to sleep. For me, a couple of Melatonin 3mcg. work great and usually within twenty minutes.

It's nice to hear from you.

Be well,

ThrWino

DrSLPT 07/15/2013

Since diagnosis, I have bought room darkening curtains, a white noise machine, made bed time half an hour earlier, and last not least, ambien.

twyliah 07/15/2013

Ambien, sleepytime tea, nice clean sheets, and a fan.

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