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Members overwhelmingly agreed that insomnia is a major challenge since being diagnosed with RA, with pain, stiffness, and frequent waking... Read more

Members overwhelmingly agreed that insomnia is a major challenge since being diagnosed with RA, with pain, stiffness, and frequent waking throughout the night being the most common struggles. Several members shared strategies that have helped, including prescription sleep aids like Trazodone, Klonopin, and Ambien, as well as natural options like melatonin, magnesium, cannabis gummies, and audiobooks or meditation apps to wind down. A recurring theme was that sleep is critical to managing RA, and many encouraged others to advocate for better sleep support from their doctors.