Living Well
In this section we look at some of the things that can help you live well with your condition including
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Medications
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Managing pain
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Mental wellbeing
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Relationships
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Sleep
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Diet
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Staying active
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Surgery
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Smoking
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Vaccinations
Sleep
Sometimes your sleep may be affected by having arthritis. If you are finding it difficult to sleep this can increase your pain and fatigue, lower your mood, and make it difficult to concentrate.
For information on how you can improve you sleep please access the websites below:
Sleep | Improving your sleep when you have arthritis (versusarthritis.org)
Sleep problems – Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
How to sleep better | Mental Health Foundation