Your body heals when your immune system teams up with your detox system. It pulls out toxins embedded in tissue and joints. Drink 8 oz of clean filtered water before bed to help with the flushing and stop putting toxins in.
October 14
That sounds really exhausting and painful — waking up in tears is no small thing, and what's being experienced makes a lot of sense given how psoriatic arthritis (PsA) works.
PsA is an inflammatory condition, which means it behaves differently from wear-and-tear joint pain. With inflammatory arthritis, rest and stillness Show Full Answer
That sounds really exhausting and painful — waking up in tears is no small thing, and what's being experienced makes a lot of sense given how psoriatic arthritis (PsA) works.
PsA is an inflammatory condition, which means it behaves differently from wear-and-tear joint pain. With inflammatory arthritis, rest and stillness actually allow inflammation to build up in the joints. So overnight, while the body is at rest, that inflammation accumulates — leading to the intense pain, stiffness, and numbness felt in the morning. Here's what typically happens with PsA overnight and in the morning:
- During sleep, joints are still for long periods, allowing inflammation to settle and intensify
- Morning stiffness lasting 30 minutes to 2 hours is a hallmark sign of inflammatory arthritis like PsA
- Numbness in the hands overnight can also be linked to peripheral neuropathy, which is associated with PsA — a MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: *"My fingers on my right hand are really swollen, and my hand kept going numb all night while I was trying to sleep."*
- Movement during the day helps "warm up" the joints and usually brings some relief It's really important to share these symptoms — especially the severity and duration of morning stiffness and numbness — with a doctor or rheumatologist. Getting inflammation under control early can help slow progression and protect the joints long-term.
October 14
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