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Title: Why do arthritic joints always ache more during wet or even humid weather?
Post by: OldDragon on 02/07/2008 12:23:36

That's it... Why do arthritic joints always ache more during wet or even humid weather?

Title: Why do arthritic joints always ache more during wet or even humid weather?
Post by: RD on 02/07/2008 13:26:38

Possibly a barometer effect when atmospheric pressure is low, causing swollen joints to expand further.

http://www.allaboutarthritis.com (http://www.allaboutarthritis.com/AllAboutArthritis/layoutTemplates/html/en/contentdisplay/document/condition/arthritis/generalArticle/weather_arthritis_pain.htm)

Title: Why do arthritic joints always ache more during wet or even humid weather?
Post by: OldDragon on 02/07/2008 15:30:18

Thanks, RD - although my joints don't seem particularly swollen, they are literally creaking today, aching and uncomfortable. Atmospheric pressure much have some bearing on it, and sometimes I can get a headache when the pressure changes.

A thunderstorm has almost passed over here now, so will be tryting to get down to see to the horse and pony shortly, and before any more rain arrives.

Title: Why do arthritic joints always ache more during wet or even humid weather?
Post by: LeeE on 04/07/2008 00:25:31

Pesonally, my arthritis is worse when the weather is changing - it seems to ease off during periods of constant weather, regardless of whether it's hot or cold, wet or dry.

Title: Why do arthritic joints always ache more during wet or even humid weather?
Post by: OldDragon on 04/07/2008 01:48:18

You could be right there, Lee. Mine had eased a bit yesterday morning, and in places, although it was still wet.