4. Fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite
Feeling fatigued is a very common symptom that people suffering from rheumatism complain about. This feeling, which goes way beyond merely feeling tired, can sap the energy of a person bit by bit until there is nothing left to give. This has absolutely nothing to do with being lazy, and it is In fact much lazier to make this claim.
The development of a fever too, however mild or aggressive, is a fairly common symptom of rheumatism. The stereotypical shivers, shakes and soggy sweats of fever are always unpleasant at the best of times, but when these are coupled with the other symptoms of rheumatism, the patient is in for a rough ride. A noted loss of appetite and hunger, in general, is to be expected when suffering from rheumatism, not least because the jaw joint may be one of the joints that are affected by the condition.