Asking questions and finding out as much as you can about your type of arthritis and its treatment is important. Talk over your concerns with your health care provider. If you still need more information for if you have difficulty talking to your doctors ask the nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or the Arthritis Foundation to help you find answers to your questions. You can better cope with fatigue by pacing yourself, listening to your body's signals, asking for assistance, making back-up plans, and working in partnership with your health care providers. The future Researchers are working to identify those elements that contribute to fatigue as well as actions people can take to help decrease or relieve fatigue.
Research holds the key to better ways to prevent and relieve fatigue.
Contact your local Arthritis Foundation chapter for a list of free brochures and detailed information about treatments for arthritis. Their services also may help you. This material is protected by copyright. Disclaimer Please honor our copyrights and disclaimer. All rights reserved.