Most people are aware that pain and stiffness are symptoms of arthritis. But many people — even people who experience it — might not realize that their low energy and fatigue are also part of living with the disease. 

Feeling tired can make it difficult to concentrate. It can also make pain harder to deal with and can sometimes leave you feeling helpless. 

When you already feel tired and overwhelmed it can be challenging to take action and do things that will help increase your energy and minimize fatigue. But you’ve already started! This information will help you find ways to feel better and get back to active living.

You don’t need to read it all at once. As you will encounter along the way, pacing yourself and breaking activities down into manageable chunks are helpful ways to approach anything you do — and that includes learning.

"This online course about managing fatigue is an excellent, convenient and accessible way to improve your quality of life — right from the comfort of your home.  Each module helps you, step by step, learn about fatigue and how to assess your activities to make positive changes in your day to day routines to function better with less frustration."

— Ilene, Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in the management of arthritis