Discussion and Journal for Drug Study

How do I manage plan, joint swelling and fatigue when I have to work overtime?

As a person with RA working in a challenging economy, this is a big issue for me. This past summer I've often worked 12 hour days - there's no way around it. The company I work for is going through a major shift in terms of how sales reps work. Adding family responsibilities and school work to the mix, make for very long days. I'm often stiff at the end of the day. Last night, my left knee, left index finger and right shoulder were swollen and sore. Today, I decided to get up early and work on the projects that were difficult to complete so I could reduce my stress about them. I also missed going to the gym yesterday....maybe that would have kept my swelling in check.