How much fatigue is normal with RA?

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Evelynnn

09/08/2023 at 12:24

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I easily become extremely tired. I had to sit down after walking across the grass because I feel as though I've just finished a marathon. Every two or three times I raise my arm to brush my hair, I have to take a break. My arm feels like it's been working out with weights! Simply said, it is absurd.

The weakness and exhaustion with very little effort have persisted for virtually the entire time since before I was diagnosed. I'm exhausted for the rest of the day if I have to carry a bag of groceries. I seem to be moving around just out of willpower most of the time. (I still maintain my home and care for the yard, but it feels like this disease is killing me. I was wondering if someone is going through something similar...

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11/08/2023 at 10:48

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Hello @Evelynnn, how are you feeling today?

Thank you so much for initiating this discussion. I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with such fatigue and weakness. Your strength and determination to push through the pain are truly commendable. Have you consulted your healthcare provider regarding these symptoms?

Let me just go ahead and tag a few members of our community that I feel might be able to answer your question better:

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Hello everyone!

Do these symptoms resonate with you? If so, how do you typically manage and overcome them?

Take care now,

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12/08/2023 at 08:16

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@Somya.P To be honest, until recently and after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Follicular Lymphoma, I only needed a "nan nap" about once a week. Now it's almost every day! If I try to keep going, by going out for a walk or finding something to concentrate on in the house, I fall asleep in the early evening! Can't win.

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