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Night terrors and disrupted sleep are definitely something many people with RA can relate to — and you're not alone in this! Sleep problems are actually one of the most talked-about topics in the RA community.

RA can disrupt sleep in several ways, including:

- Chronic joint pain and inflammation keeping you awake
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Night terrors and disrupted sleep are definitely something many people with RA can relate to — and you're not alone in this! Sleep problems are actually one of the most talked-about topics in the RA community.

RA can disrupt sleep in several ways, including:

- Chronic joint pain and inflammation keeping you awake
- RA-related proteins (like interleukin-6) that can alter sleep patterns
- Certain RA medications, like prednisone, which are known to cause sleep disturbances
- Anxiety, which is a common companion to living with a chronic condition

As one myRAteam member put it: "Since my RA diagnosis, I have lots of fatigue during the day and insomnia at night. It's like my brain gets wired up at bedtime and I can't sleep." The anxiety that can come with researching RA — especially early on — is very real and could absolutely be contributing to those night terrors. It might be worth mentioning this to a healthcare provider, as they can help identify whether medications, inflammation, or anxiety are playing a role and suggest ways to improve sleep quality.

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