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jane62726
jane62726

Does the fluctuations in the weather affect people's RA? I was under the impression that weather fluctuations didn't have much affect on RA. But a couple people now have told me it does. Although I highly suspect they only heard the word Arthritis when I actually said I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I know some people choose to call it Rheumatoid Disease instead of Rheumatoid Arthritis b/c people make assumptions when the term Arthritis is in there.

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  • tony35673
    tony35673 jane62726

    Posted

    Most of the 'older' population have arthritis, when you tell them you have RA all they hear is arthritis and assume yours is like theirs.   I think they would get a hell of a shock if they knew how RA affects the body.   I had OA in back, neck, elbows, hips and shoulder 20 years before the onset of RA, bad enough for mr to be retired, but I can tell you OA is a walk in the park when compared with RA.

  • timothy11402
    timothy11402 jane62726

    Posted

    I have had RA for 15 years now and I never have linked weather to how my RA behaves. Some people swear weather is a factor, and I would swear the opposite. Just shows how differently each individual experiences this disease.
  • Blue16
    Blue16 jane62726

    Posted

    I have definitely notice how my body redpond to weather changes. The cold, damp, rain, high winds, cloudy days high low temp increases or whenever the temperature changes it hurts. I noticed how my joint pain increase along with stiffness and extreme fatigue during these times. Its painful to move and my body feels like I was smashed by a truck; Im in the bed all day because I simply dont have the energy to just get up.
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