It's a fact - some arthritis patients do not feel refreshed in the morning despite adequate amounts of sleep. Some people with arthritis can sleep 8 or 10 hours every night and still wake up unrefreshed.

There are many causes for persistent levels of fatigue. Sleep apnea is a common cause. Other patients may have diminished stage 3 or 4 sleep (also called delta, deep, or restorative sleep) causing patients to feel unrefreshed in the morning and fatigued. Depression may be associated with increased sleep and fatigue. Patients with chronic pain may find sleeping uncomfortable. The sleep habits of your partner also may play a role in your fatigue.

We asked rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, M.D. to explain: Are there solutions for persistent fatigue? Is there anything which would help or improve persistent levels of fatigue? Read more in Persistent Fatigue Leaves Arthritis Patients Unrefreshed.

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