I saw this and had to agree-
the changes in pressure for the most part & to some extent the chill/dampness during winter affect me.
RSI/TOS/CMP.

west of Portland, OR USA

Another walking, talking barometer here! My pain levels are very high when there is a storm brewing...even a day in advance! Any barometric pressure change affects the aching, nagging, arthritic joint pain from head to toe.

I'm also in Florida and have had higher pain levels lately. I'm not sure if the humidity is affecting it, or if it is due to the higher number of storms rolling through recently. Like alot of others, any pressure changes, no matter what sort of weather, brings on the pain with a vengeance!

~Kimmy

There's a familiar face! (((Kimmy)))

I thought a bit about the above statement, yes, probably a scientific fact that pressure changes in either direction will cause the pain increase we complain about, however, I do not think I experience such a feeling when the pressure is rising. Maybe an X-factor called sunshine might have something to do with it.

I know when a major snowstorm in the winter is approaching and you get the dark gray dampish sky for perhaps up to a day before the storm begins, that I start feeling bad at the point of the gloomy skies, and I assume a falling barometer.

But, when the storm is almost over, and sometimes you get those peaks of sun through the clouds while snow flurries are still tapering off, I usually am over the depressed, painful feelings. So, I think that for me, it is more of a one way street of pressure dropping for the pain and depression that comes with it and I am not affected by the increase in pressure which almost always comes with Mr Sunshine! :>)

What say you all?

Jyes

I agree. I had read about that before. I sure can tell when the pressure changes My joints start cracking. The pain level in my body seems to be more. Also, stress can do much in that department - at least for me.

Kitt

{{{{{{Alffe}}}}}}

The road is still bumpy as ever! Hope yours has smoothed out some! =)

~Kimmy

Hello Pam, its good to see you. I am sorry about the increases pain though.

Your question has been answered I believe. I was going to say the barometric pressure up or down and also the movement seems to bring on the worset.

I think PonyBoy's son that was the expert. thanks PonyBoy. I have so many bad days lately I don't know what causes what anymore. OLD AGE??

I do hope your pain will be less really soon. JoJo6

Hi~
I'm not so sure about Mr. Sunshine, but like I said before:
so I'm with ya Jyes!
Hugs,
Jan

HI Pamster, where abouts in Florida, I live in Tallahassee, it has been raining off and on for the last couple of days here and I was thinking the same thing. Since my 4 level back fusion in May, boy can I tell when it is going to rain, I am so worried now about the winter coming up. I have 8 rods and 12 screws in my lower back now and a plate and 4 screws in my neck. I know pressure can cause the pain build up but was wondering about the cold weather coming.

DD

Just had to join in and say YES!!! In the world of "normals" I usually feel like the 'wierdo' when everyone is saying what a gorgeous day and all I can say is OWWWWW! Even a little bit of humidity seems to set off the pain (fibromyalgia and ms) and of course when the barometer is falling. Then there are certain veins on my hands that swell and are more pronounced.

Here in PA we've been going through a miserable rainy stretch and when it's not raining the humidity comes back. Is there anywhere on earth we'd be pain free?

So sorry there are so many in constant pain, but isn't it good to know we're not alone and it's NOT all in our heads!!!

Take care......Judy -- aka msproperlady