Is it normal to be so tired when on medication for arthritis?
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have osteoarthritis in my knees, feet and fingers..I take co codamol, oramorph and have a patch for pain relief. I work full time but am always drained..do you think this is normal?
I've never posted on a forum before so I hope this is ok.
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Hi , I hope your OK
I just came on here too,
From my experience yes totally, I am so tired all the time as well, I'm on similar meds to you plus a biological that I can't pronounce 😂😂
I'm just glad I don't have to go to work ! So I admire you, it can't be easy .
Poppyflower xx
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Thank you Poppyflower,
To be honest I'm just dragging myself through the days at work..
It's nice to know that there are others out there like me though..
Sometimes I feel a fraud
Xx
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All of those meds you are on would have me exhausted @Beckie_68 I am sorry you are so tired.
Can you afford to cut down work at all? Even one day for a rest or slightly shorter days?
Sending some ((()))
Toni xx
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I'm with @frogmorton . On those meds I'd rarely be awake. Look no further @Beckie68. But do try to cut down on your workload
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Thanks for your reply's it's so nice to be able to speak with people who understand.. my family are amazing but they just don't get it!!
Thank you ❤️
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Hiya
Oh I know the feeling you have when no-one really understands just how much pain you are in , I think you can only realise if you are a fellow sufferer !
I feel your pain ! Keep going but be kind to your body, and rest when you can .
I seem to sleep more and more these days 😴 😂😂
Take care xx
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Hi Becky, l was diagnosed with PsA 26 years ago & worked F/T throughout. I have been on several drugs, not with much success. Ive been on biological therapy adalimubub for at least 12 years which seems to be managing flares pretty well. Chronic pain & fatigue are still an issue. I had an appointment with a new consultant last summer who was shocked l was still F/T & told me anyone with arthritis for 20+ years shouldnt work F/T. She said l must reduce my hours ASAP or it will severely impact my PsA. I spoke to my manager who was supportive & agreed to this. I was awarded £400 per month ADP which helped. Ive only dropped 4.5 hours per week as l couldnt afford any more, do longer days, but have an extra day off. It's made such a difference as previously my weekends were ruined simply by recovering from working F/T. Good luck, Wee Maria xx
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