Question about Arthritius

[Bobbie]

Can anyone tell me why it is that when it is about to rain or it is raining that the Artheritus is so bad, and if there is anything we can do about it, (other than getting a job as a weather forcaster ).

Thanks.
BFN God Bless
Love Bobbie.

[annie oakley]

I don't know why that is...but everytime the weather is about to change I can feel it in my knees....isn't that crazy? Someone may come along that has that knowledge later. Love Oma

[kate_ce1995]

It has to do with the relatively sudden changes in barometric pressure that usually accompanies storms or even just changing weather patterns. I had a bone chip removed from my ankle four years ago and my orthopedist told me my ankle would forever be a barometer.

Katy

[Lucy]

Hi,

For at least 25 yrs prior to going gf, those barometric pressure changes would trigger my migraine symptoms, among other triggers, but not every time. Now we know why as there was another underlying issue -- the food I was reacting to. Haven't had any migraines since.

My theory about that was that the food reactions would make the nerves to the effected area (vessels in the head) more sensitive when stimulated. Not sure if arthritis would be explained by this theory, however.
Now you've got me puzzled???
However, for some reason, I don't have the swelling and pain of arthritis anymore, so don't notice the pressure changes anymore.

I'd be interested to know why these abrupt pressure changes increase arthritic pain if anyone knows why.

Yours, Luce