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A Warm bath with a cup of Epson Salts in it, followed by a power nap for up to 45 minutes can be very helpful if you are home based. Then get outside for 20 minutes in the fresh air & natural light, this can give your system a great boost. Try not to depend on caffeine drinks or sugary foods. If applicable try "grounding" which means getting your feet into nature either grass, sand or even dirt, to pull excess electricity out of your body. Keep hydrated & electrolytes may be needed. Listen carefully to your body. I have Ra & Fibromyalgia ( over 30 years) and it's a real balance of being productive when you can, & resting when you need to. How is your diet?.
Excellent answer Deborah Cooper... I should do more of that and needed the reminder. As you know, its exhausting some of the time but the benefits of rest, then some activity of any kind is great to stay upbeat and look at your day from a different angle.
Fatigue is a common challenge with RA, but there are several proven ways to manage it:
• Exercise gently - try stretching, short walks, water exercises, or chair yoga
• Maintain a healthy diet - avoid sugary foods, eat smaller meals throughout the day, and stay hydrated
• Take strategic breaks - listen to your body and Show Full Answer
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