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Sleep problems in people suffering from arthritis / Valuable tips

2024-10-27 09:00:00, Shëndeti CNA

Experts warn of a strong link between the pain caused by arthritis and poor sleep quality.

According to them, pain makes good sleep impossible, and the worse the sleep, the greater the subsequent pain.

Arthritis pain and lack of sleep, an overlooked problem

Arthritis is a term that groups together more than 100 different autoimmune diseases and disorders that cause pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints and joints.

Autoimmune diseases usually involve an immune system attacking the body.

Such an attack is carried out by white blood cells that, instead of attacking bacteria and infections, attack the healthy tissues around the joints.

The most common forms of arthritis are: osteoarthritis, rheumatism and fibromyalgia.

Most people who suffer from arthritis say that they suffer from sleep problems and severe fatigue.

These two symptoms are often overlooked, not diagnosed in time and not treated.

In addition, many patients do not even bother to discuss problems with sleep and fatigue during consultations with the specialist doctor because they are of the opinion that nothing can be done about this issue.

Scientists say that 31 percent of people suffering from osteoarthritis have difficulty falling asleep.

81 percent of them have difficulty staying asleep and 77 percent report general sleep problems.

The two right supplements for a good night's sleep

Experts say that the following two supplements have no side effects and are easy on the body

Melatonin

Melatonin is a key hormone for quality sleep.

Over-the-counter melatonin supplements are very popular with people who have trouble sleeping.

The supplement should be taken 30-60 minutes before going to sleep.

Valerian

As with chamomile, the valerian plant has been used for thousands of years against insomnia and anxiety.

It tends to provide very quick relaxation and the onset of sleep in the blink of an eye.

Scientists believe that valerian increases levels of gamma aminobutyric acid in the brain and keeps it calm