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BretN is waiting on the Lord: "They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." - Isiah 40:31
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I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 44, in May 2007 (9...

06/10/08
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Category:Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms , RA Flare , Weather affects RA

Does weather (heat and humidity) have an affect on RA?

Hi, I'm getting ready to move to North-East Florida from Northern California and was wondering if weather (hot/Cold/humidity) plays a part in aggravating RA symptoms? I've had RA for a year now (living in Northern Ca), and haven't noticed any big difference from season to season with my symptoms...

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