Weather changes
I live in a climate where, in winter, we can get drastic weather changes, including huge temperature fluctuations and strong winds. I've been noticing extreme fatigue lately and wonder if it could be weather related. My pain is no worse. Anyone else have experience?
Thanks for reaching out. You are not alone in feeling the effects of weather changes. Be sure to speak with your doctor about any new, changing or concerning symptoms, if you haven't already. In addition to speaking with your doctor and any feedback you receive here form our community, this article may be helpful: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/winter-tips-flares-fatigue. Wishing you some relief ahead. Best, Kelly, Rheumatoidarthritis.net Team Member I am affected by the weather for sure. Too hot, too cold, too humid, too dry - basically if things aren't exactly right the way I need them then my RA does something. It could be as little as a small stiffness or a full-on flare after a night of forgetting to turn down the AC. So, yes, you are not alone, and all of us has to use trial and error to figure out what's best, weather-wise, for our own RA! Keep on keepin' on, DPM I have found that changes in atmospheric pressure affect me too - the prelude to a storm or high winds and my symptoms are exacerbated! My grandma used to say that her joints ‘could predict the weather’ ( she had RA too) I guess I now know what she meant! Go well 💕
All over ache. Hands get sharp pain. Drained.
Cold seems to intensify my pain which I find strange because when I was roasting my frijoles off in the summer, the a/c helped me . Maybe it’s humidity and lower sustained temperatures makigng me feel like bones are coming out of my skin.
my rheumy told me that high humidity causes the synovial fluid to swell literally pushing the joint apart from the inside. Went to Florida on a family holiday one time - had to stay inside every other day and take my emergency steroid course that I had with me! , thanks for sharing this information from your rheumatologist! I think I knew this information, but had totally forgotten it, so thanks for jogging my memory and sharing this helpful knowledge with the community.
Best, Erin, RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member.
