I've talked before about how the weather - specifically the rain, cold, and the change in barometric pressure - can impact RA.
But what about the more freak weather occurrences that seem to be happening as a result of global warming?
Last month, a tornado touched down about 10 miles from where I live. That's right. We had tornado activity in Michigan in March. It was also 80 degrees. The next week, it was 40 degrees.
In Michigan, tornado season usually occurs mainly in July and August....
I don’t know about where you are, but in Michigan, we had been having fairly constant rain for what felt like close to a month. We were... Read more »
See the accompanying comic! January.The start of a new year is here, bringing with it renewed vigor, renewed zeal and well-meaning... Read more »
Last month, I wrote about taking a sick day when your RA flares. Fortunately, I haven’t had to take too many of those lately, but I have... Read more »
I’ve got the blues. The winter blues, that is. Can you say bah humbug? I think for most of us with RA, the cold weather increases our... Read more »
Despite living in Michigan my whole life, I have always been sensitive to the cold. But now, the winter is especially hard on me. My... Read more »
Many arthritis and fibromyalgia sufferers feel that they experience more pain on cold, rainy days and less pain on warm, dry days. Now two new... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Read the full text of Rheumatoid Arthritis Did Not Make Me More Virtuous and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide... Read more »
Read the full text of Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to... Read more »
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
Use Ice Before Exercising Cold can decrease pain and swelling and reduce muscle spasms. It blocks the release of histamine which decreases the feeling of pain. Cold packs, ice massage, and cold baths can help. Suit Up Use splints or braces...
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