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Improved sleep may reduce arthritis pain.

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Holist Nurs Pract, 17 (3): 128--135 (2003)

Abstract

Studies indicate that pain interferes with sleep and, in turn, sleep disturbances increase pain. Statistics show that up to 60% of those with arthritis experience pain during the night. But despite these findings, sleep is not generally addressed as a major treatment concern among this population. This article reviews the relationship between pain and sleep; sleep issues as they relate to 3 common types of arthritis--osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia; and holistic approaches that may be used by the patient in the self-management of pain and sleep.

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