Episodio 120: ¿Por qué es tan difícil dormir? AiArtritis (y qué es lo que realmente ayuda)
AiArthritis Voices 360 Principal, Episodio completo 120
Fecha de emisión: 5 de abril de 2026
This episode is a 2, as outlined in our 6 Step Patient-Led Problem Solving Process.
Sleep problems are one of the most common and most frustrating experiences for people living with autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis diseases. In this episode, Eileen Davidson breaks down why getting a good night's rest can feel nearly impossible when you're living with an AiArthritis disease, and shares what has actually helped her along the way.
Eileen explores the many reasons sleep is so disrupted by AiArthritis diseases, from pain and stiffness to the role that chronic inflammation plays in interfering with the body's natural sleep cycles. She offers an honest, personal reflection on what sleepless nights really look like from a patient's perspective and why this issue deserves more attention in conversations about disease management.
Whether you're lying awake wondering if anyone else understands what you're going through, or you're looking for practical steps to try tonight, this episode offers both validation and real, actionable guidance from someone who lives it every day.
Episode Highlights:
- Why sleep is uniquely challenging for people living with AiArthritis diseases
- The connection between inflammation and disrupted sleep
- A personal reflection on what sleep struggles really feel like
- Small, realistic habits and strategies that can actually make a difference
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¿Quién está en la mesa?
Eileen Davidson, Educational Media Assistant, person living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and on-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Todos nuestros episodios principales del primer domingo de cada mes son un episodio inicial para "poner el tema sobre la mesa". (Paso 2 del proceso de resolución de problemas de 6 pasos de nuestra organización) o un episodio de "revisión de la mesa" (Paso 6 en el proceso de 6 pasos de nuestra organización)donde nos basamos en un programa anterior porque hemos avanzado en el desarrollo de ayuda, herramientas o proyectos en torno al tema. (Paso 5 del proceso de 6 pasos de nuestra organización).
Tras la emisión de cada programa, ampliamos la conversación a numerosos debates en diversos formatos, a los que ahora llamamos #360its.
Your Co-Hosts: Who is at the Table this Episode?
Eileen Davidson, Educational Media Assistant
Eileen Davidson, also known as Chronic Eileen, is a rheumatoid arthritis and non-raiographic axial spondyloarthritis patient advocate from Vancouver, BC, Canada. She actively advocates for arthritis patients through her involvement with various organizations and committees such as The Arthritis Research Canada Patient Advisory Board. Eileen is dedicated to raising awareness about arthritis and providing support to those living with the condition.
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We mean it when say 360. Not only do we want your input anytime and anywhere, but we also are eager to see where the conversation will take us. So please, "pull up a seat at the table" and let's start talking!
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