How Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sleep Apnea Can Be Connected

Around 57 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also struggle with insomnia. At first glance, you might think this is purely a result of joint pain making it more difficult to fall asleep. But while discomfort can definitely be a factor, insomnia could also be a symptom of sleep apnea – which can be more closely related to RA than you might think. Here are the facts behind this surprising relationship.