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Hello all,
Does anyone (everyone?) else get a sudden return of all their aches and pains with the damp. I've not been too bad recently but today it has suddenly poured, with thunder and the works and I feel as though every joint in my body has been set off. I remember my hand therapist saying something about anecdotal reports that damp is a big trigger but it's never been studied so isn't official...
My RA still isn't under control and I'm only on prednisolone and amitriptyline, had no luck with sulfasalazine.
Vicky xx
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Hi Vicky, The damp weather always seems to make my RA worse, There's been a few studies where they dismissed that weather had an effect, but I saw a study report a few months back that said it was more likely the atmospheric pressure. All the folks I know have said that the damp affects them (MSG seems to be another culprit) Hope you get onto a treatment that's effective for you soon! Jo. x 2012 Fundraising for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RoboJo
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Hi Vicky
I totally agree with you. I have had a recent flare and have been on steroids for three weeks and had started to feel okay again. Today the weather has been terrible, cold, damp and miserable, and my joints have been terrible. There must be a connection there somewhere.
Good luck with your medication, hope they sort things out for you.
Louise
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Hi Vicky
I can't say it makes a difference to me but maybe I just haven't taken any notice of the weather. Will make notes and see if it does.
Sheila x
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Hi Vicky,
It does not affect my joints but it plays havoc with my asthma, I could not breath the other day in the wind. Been using my inhaler for the first time in ages.
Take care Lorna x
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likewise i dont seem to be bothered with the damp or heat but will pay attention now,once you get the mix right it should settle, all the best on that.
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hi Vicky,
no it doesn't make any difference to me either,
just home from popping into Town and it's damp and miserable here but i can move the same,
Suzanne x
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Hi Vicky,
I remember reading somewhere that it's the barometric pressure that affects the joints. Apparently high pressure is better for the joints than low and it is usually low when it's damp and cold.
That's why we think it's the wet weather that's affecting us .
Doreen xx
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Hi Vicky.
Yeah im definitely worse in the damp weather.. Hope they get you on the right meds soon xx
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Hi Doreen. Food for thought there. I never considered pressure but it makes sense when you think about it.
Sheila x
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Just adding to Doreen's post, my doctor also said about air pressure making a difference to the RA. Julia 
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It does seem to make sense doesn't it?
Answers a few questions.
Doreen xx
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for the replies - it does seem sometimes when you're stuck at home that you're the only one having these 'mad' reactions to the environment!
The pressure idea definitely sounds like it makes sense. I can't believe I've had my heating on in the daytime, in May!
Vicky xx
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Hi Vicky, I'm with you. I'm like one of those old ladies who knows when it's going to rain - I can 'feel it in my bones'.
Julie x
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As Jo and Doreen have said, I believe studies have been done that have shown Rheumatoid arthritis patients experience heightened sensitivity in nerve endings, causing reactions to changes in barometric pressure. Although some RA patients may experience increased pain with barometric pressure changes, it has no effect on the progression of the disease and will not cause permanent damage to joints. Lyn x
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