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- A Resource About Arthritic Fatigue
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- Probably the most common complaint heard in a Family Doctor's office is
- one of fatigue. The reason is easy to understand. Fatigue results from so
- many causes, and can be so debilitating and depressing, that it is often the
- last straw that motivates the patient to seek medical care. Emotional stress,
- overwork, poor eating habits, lack of proper exercise, anemia, insomnia,
- infections, and depression can all be a cause of the extreme tiredness we call
- fatigue. However, an article in the November-December issue of Arthritis
- Today, the national consumer magazine of the Arthritis Foundations, points out
- that extreme fatigue can accompany any form of arthritis, and is commonly
- found in types that involve inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis among
- others. When arthritis "flare" causes fatigue to reach new limits, there are
- a variety of strategies that people with arthritis can use to combat it. They
- are contained in a free brochure "Coping With Fatigue" that you can obtain by
- calling the Arthritis Foundation's toll free Information Line 1-800-283-7800,
- which operates Monday-Friday from 9 AM-7 PM Eastern Time. You may also mail
- your requests to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 19000, Atlanta, GA 30326.
- Please be sure to include your name and address with your request.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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