So how (HOW???) are we sleeping?
I go to bed just exhausted, but do I fall asleep? Noooooo! Lol, that would be ridiculous. No no no, I must get the pillows and cute stuffed animals arranged around me just so...gotta support that right knee...no wait, that bit is not right...OUCH...and then when I think I've got it as good as it's going to get, I just don't sleep due to pain. I sleep EVENTUALLY, but it's just in short bursts. I'm chronically tired, both from RA fatigue and genuine lack of sleep. I take methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and leflunomide. My kidney and liver panels look pretty good, but my rheumatologist wants me to avoid both NSAIDS and acetaminophen so as to avoid putting further demands on those organs. UGH. If anyone has advice or just wants to commiserate, chime in! Wishing all of us a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP!
Posted Aug 3, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC