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July 26, 2008, 10:39 pm
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elvenrunelord |
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Arthritis and rain |
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Why does arthritis get worse when its rainy or damp. I used to think this was nonsense but as I'm getting older its hard to not see the connection between rainy weather and increased joint pains and aches. |
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July 26, 2008, 11:20 pm
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Patty says... |
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Rheumatoid arthritis is affected by rain, dampness, and changes in barometric pressure. Osteoarthritis is usually not so sensitive to cold/damp. |
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July 27, 2008, 7:37 am
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skatss says... |
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When it rains, the barometric pressure of the atmosphere changes and that pressure bothers the inflamed and swollen joints of arthritis. I find that all changes in the weather makes my arthritis more painful. My pain only quiets down when the weather doesn't change at all for a few days and the barometric pressure remains the same. |
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July 27, 2008, 12:43 pm
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ken7700 says... |
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Dampness see to flare it up for some reason. I know on raining damp days it really affected by dad. |
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July 28, 2008, 1:22 pm
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mikey says... |
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Is there a limit say between where you are and where the dampness is for it to make a difference? I have no issues when I am actually in water like a pool, shower or bath but when it rains, my aches start up. |
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