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Has anyone experienced nightmares im getting terrible night terrors over the past couple of month's. Maybe to much research into RA

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
2 days ago
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A myRAteam Member

I’ve had horrible and vivid nightmares for a while and then they went away and aren’t as frequent. I couldn’t connect it to one specific medication, because I take many, but stress and anxiety definitely may cause some nightmares. I hope that they subside for you soon and that the more you learn about RA and also knowing that you’re not alone will help you to get better rest! Always hear to listen 😃. Hang in there.

10 hours ago
A myRAteam Member

I had night terrors when I was on gabapantin. Once I quit no more terrors

2 days ago
A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member they've certainly got me worn to the ground. I think it's the recurrence of the same dream's that's playing on me but but without sounding selfish I'm glad I'm not the only person that has this experience.

5 hours ago
myRAteam

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.

2 days ago

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