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Investigating sleep disturbances in adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Cheryl Bourguignon1, Susan E Labyak, Diana Taibi
1Center for the Study of Complementary & Alternative Therapies, School of Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va 22908, USA. cb2n@virginia.edu
Abstract:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and joint involvement. Most adults with RA experience sleep disturbances, including longer times before falling asleep, numerous awakenings during the night, and early morning wakening, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue. This article will review what is known about sleep disturbances and the biologic basis in adults with RA, the influence of ovarian hormone levels in women with RA, how medications may influence sleep in RA, and complementary and alternative therapies that may be useful in reducing sleep disturbances.
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