10个建筑物和维持用类风湿性关节炎的能量提示

byLene Andersen,MSW Patient Advocate

A 2011 studypublished in theAnnals of Rheumatic Diseases向70%的人经历了一个健康的疲劳性能,有时是慢性疲劳综合征的疲惫程度。它可以使你的工作无法做到,照顾你的家人或者只是经历一天。以下是建筑和管理能源的一些提示。

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Get treatment

One of the best ways to combat RA-related fatigue is totreat the disease. Often one of the first signs that the medication's working is that you start getting more energy. Even if you're not able to fully go into remission, finding a medication that reduces your RA symptoms will help reduce your fatigue.

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Pain management

Pain makes you tired and uncontrolled pain can make you exhausted. Having good pain management is an important part of improving the quality of your life, as well as increasing your energy levels. Many of us feel hesitant about taking pain meds, waiting until we can't stand it anymore. Taking your pain meds as prescribed on a regular basis will ensure you have less pain.

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Give your body the rest it needs

得到足够的睡眠is essential for people who live with RA. Go to bed when you're tired. If you stay up past midnight despite having to get up at 6:30 a.m., it's bound to contribute to your fatigue. Nap when you can. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you may want to talk to your doctor about sleep aids.

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Proper sleep environment

The quest for energy starts with restful sleep. Make sure your bed and your bedroom are conducive to sleep. This can include darkness, quiet and the right temperature. Make sure you have good sleep posture by having a supportive mattress. You can also use pillows to support joints and limbs that hurt.

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得到一个检查

Ask your doctor to check your iron, vitamin D and B12 levels. Being deficient in these can contribute to fatigue. Vitamin D can also help improve your pain levels and many people find that adding more vitamin D to their daily routine can make them feel better in general. Also ask them to check your thyroid - fatigue is one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

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Look into other energy boosting supplements

In addition to iron, vitamin D and B12, there are a number of supplements that can help boost your energy. Discuss this with your doctor or a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine before diving into a supplement-buying spree. Make sure none of them interact with medication you're already taking.

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管理你的能量

Working well past your limits every day is a recipe for disaster, leading to flares and having to sit quietly on the couch and heal for days. Doing less allows you to still have energy left over at the end of the day to do what you need to the next day as well. Learning to manage your energy can take a while, but has a huge payoff in the long run.

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Exercise

Exercise seems ironic when you can barely get through the day. However, being as fit as possible can help build energy. Exercise doesn't have to be rigorous. Doing gentle range of motion exercises counts, as does light swimming or a walk. Ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist who can help you put together exercises that won't strain your joints and which you can do, even on bad days.

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人们交谈

Sometimes the quieter you are, the more tired you get. Talking to friends and family can be very helpful. You can share your frustration and in so doing, feel the burden lightened. Talking about things that are funny or interesting can be invigorating and if you do so on the phone, you don't have to get up from the couch!

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做什么滋养你

您享受的活动不仅仅是带走能量,他们也给你能量。坐在阳光下可以帮助您连接到美丽和快乐。从事一个让你更快乐的爱好,从而给你更多的能量(只记得在你的限度内工作!)。喂你的灵魂 - 它会让你感觉更好。

Meet Our Writer
Lene Andersen,MSW

Lene Andersen是一个作者,健康和残疾倡导者,以及生活在多伦多的摄影师。Lene(发音Lena)患有类风湿性关节炎,因为她四岁以来,使用她的经验帮助他人患有慢性疾病。她已经写了几本书,包括你的生命用类风湿性关节炎:用于管理治疗,副作用和疼痛的工具和7个方面:冥想痛苦,以及屡获殊荣的博客,坐姿。Lene在HealthCentral的健康倡导者颁发咨询委员会,并且是Facebook页面上的RahealthCentral的社会大使,Facebook.com/RahenceCentral。她也是HealthCentral的一个Live Bold, Live Nowheroes —watch her incredible journey of living with RA.