Why Does Hand Arthritis Hurt More at Night?

 Women over the age of 50 are more likely to suffer from hand arthritis than any other demographic. If you’re one of them, you may have noticed that your symptoms seem to worsen at night, making it difficult to sleep peacefully. But why is this the case? Let’s take a closer look at why hand arthritis can be especially painful at night.

One reason why hand arthritis can feel worse at night is because your hands aren’t getting much use while you sleep. Throughout the day, activity helps keep joint pain in check by keeping joints lubricated and moving fluidly. When you don’t move your hands for an extended period of time, such as when you’re sleeping, the inflammation gets worse and the pain becomes more intense.

Another factor that contributes to increased joint pain for sufferers of hand arthritis is gravity. When we stand or sit upright during the day, gravity pulls our joints away from each other slightly, which reduces pressure between them and keeps pain levels low. Conversely, when we lay down flat in bed at night, gravity pulls our joints together more tightly and tightens up tissue around them which can cause additional discomfort.

If you're finding it difficult to get a good night's rest due to increasing levels of discomfort caused by your hand arthritis symptoms, there are steps you can take to manage your pain effectively so that it doesn't interfere with your sleep schedule. Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or aspirin before bedtime can help reduce inflammation and alleviate some of the worst symptoms associated with hand arthritis. Additionally, applying a cold compress or heating pad directly onto affected areas can help reduce swelling and improve circulation in those areas which will provide additional relief throughout the night as well as during waking hours.

 While there isn't currently a cure for hand arthritis available yet, there are ways female sufferers over 50 can reduce their level of discomfort throughout the day—and especially at night—so they can get a sounder sleep without interruption from their symptoms. By using cold/heat compression therapy directly on affected areas as needed throughout both day and nighttime hours, women with hand arthritis can find relief from their most severe symptoms so they can enjoy life free from chronic pain and discomfort caused by this condition.

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