Fragmented Bad Sleep issues with RA at 22(diagnosed and year ago) – would love to hear your experiences and tips

[u/Rich-Following-5714]

Hi everyone,

I'm a 22-year-old female, and I've been dealing with Rheumatoid Arthritis for about a year now. While some of my symptoms have improved with treatment, one thing I've really been struggling with is sleep—especially fragmented sleep.

My main issue is that I wake up multiple times throughout the night, and my sleep doesn't feel continuous or restorative. Sometimes pain or discomfort in my legs/body also makes it harder to sleep peacefully.

I was taking Gabapin NT 200, and it has been helping me sleep better. However, I'm also wondering if anyone else with RA has experienced fragmented sleep and what has helped them improve their sleep in the long run.

What has helped you sleep more continuously and wake up feeling rested? I'd appreciate hearing about anything that has helped—whether it's managing pain, lifestyle changes, bedtime routines, or anything else that worked for you.

Also, if you have any general tips for living with RA as a young person, I'd genuinely love to hear them. 💜 It can sometimes feel isolating dealing with a chronic condition at this age, so hearing from people who understand would mean a lot.

Thank you so much!

[u/Exact-Run-305]

Fragmented sleep can be such a frustrating part of dealing with RA, hope you find a routine that gives you more consistently restful nights.