Why Sleep is Critical When you Have Lupus

I just read an article in the recent Lupus Now Magazine entitled "Sleep Easy: Why Sleep is Critical When You Have Lupus" by Jenny Thorn Palter. The article discusses how people with a chronic illness such as Lupus, chronic pain, and strong medications are more likely to be affected by sleep deprivation and how this can cause a Lupus Flare. The article provides tips to have a good night sleep which I will outline here, for further details please click the link to the article.

• Set a sleep schedule
• Exercise during the day
• Avoid stimulants before bed
• Do a relaxing activity before bed
• Rise with the sun
• If you can't sleep don't stay in bed awake, do a relaxing activity
• Control room temperature and make the room comfortable
• If the problem persists see your doctor