Greetings, everyone. I'm 41, was diagnosed last year with idiopathic small fiber PN and fibromyalgia, both which I've suffered from for several years. Been actively searching for a cause, but so far... NADA. Doing what I can to manage the pain and stay off meds as much as possible.

I noticed the pain in my feet was far worse during very cold winter days, particularly when it was snowing. Also, the fibro pain was terrible during the 2 years I lived in the (damp) Pacific NW, especially on cold days. Warm weather hasn't eased the pain much, but I definitely feel worse when it's cold.

So, I'm wondering what role climate plays in the effects/pain level of PN and/or fibromyalgia? My husband and I are seriously considering leaving New York City within the next year, mainly due to my illness (even if the climate were ideal, all the walking I must do and many flights of stairs I must climb each day have become much more difficult since I began showing symptoms).

I think a dry, mild climate might be better, but I'm curious about other people's experience with moving to a very different climate and how it affected their pain.

Thanks!
APJH