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Has Anyone Else Noticed Any Changes To Their Pain Level When There Is A Change In The Barometric Pressure?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Roanoke, VA
March 29, 2024
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing increased pain when barometric pressure changes, with many describing the ability to predict... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing increased pain when barometric pressure changes, with many describing the ability to predict incoming storms through joint pain and body aches that can begin days before weather shifts. Several members shared that humidity, rain, and cold weather intensify their symptoms, with practical coping strategies including wrapping up in blankets, accepting hibernation mode during difficult seasons, and reminding themselves that the increased pain is temporary and weather-related. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of unpredictable pain that makes planning difficult and can lead to anxious thoughts during flare-ups, met with understanding and solidarity from others who experience the same weather-triggered cycles.

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Yes, many people with arthritis, including those with rheumatoid arthritis, have reported that changes in barometric pressure can affect their pain levels. In periods of "bad" or stormy weather, when barometric pressure drops, tissues around the joints may expand. This expansion can put pressure on the joints, leading to Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with arthritis, including those with rheumatoid arthritis, have reported that changes in barometric pressure can affect their pain levels. In periods of "bad" or stormy weather, when barometric pressure drops, tissues around the joints may expand. This expansion can put pressure on the joints, leading to increased pain. Conversely, high barometric pressure, which is generally associated with good weather, can help keep tissues from expanding, potentially leading to a decrease in pain. This phenomenon is supported by both anecdotal reports from individuals with arthritis and some research studies, though findings in this area can be conflicting.

March 29, 2024
A myRAteam Member

BBelle, I do the same thing! I hope your rains stay away for awhile! 🙏❤️

May 29, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I've also noticed that in the summer when there is high humidity, I hurt more. People think that the heat should make me feel better, but I'm just the opposite. It's just crazy!

March 29, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Definitely. A lot of rain the last few days and I woke up the first day of rain with complete body throbbing. Cold and dampness wreaks havoc.

April 14, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Absolutely. I start feeling lousy a day or two before the barometric pressure changes. In Oregon it changes constantly especially in the winter, I accept it, wrap up in a blanket, and wait for Spring. I call it my hibernation mode.

April 1, 2024

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