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If you do live in the North do you notice your pain gets worse when we have snowstorms? with the barometric pressure changes?
Wondering if it's time to make a move if it will help decrease my pain....

March 15, 2017
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that weather significantly impacts their pain levels, with many sharing that cold temperatures, barometric... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that weather significantly impacts their pain levels, with many sharing that cold temperatures, barometric pressure changes, and storms trigger increased pain and stiffness, while several members who relocated from northern states to warmer southern climates like Arizona, Georgia, and Florida reported noticeable improvements in their symptoms. Many emphasized that dry heat from southwestern states like Arizona appears most beneficial, whereas humidity in places like Florida can be just as problematic as cold northern weather, leading some members to joke about being accurate weather forecasters based solely on their pain levels. A recurring theme was the difficult balance between choosing a climate that helps physical pain versus staying near family and familiar surroundings, with members encouraging each other to prioritize their health while finding creative ways to maintain connections through affordable flights and video calls.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I don't know if moving would help but I do know that when a snow or rain storm is going to happen to pepair myself for the MASSIVE pain increas and stiff body. So yeah it affects me a lot!

March 19, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

The barometric pressure changes make a major impact on my pain. My pain gets worse with cold and snowstorms, but also with rain AND with heat (especially if it's humid). When I travelled to Florida, my pain was significantly worse because of the humidity, and it's always bad in the summer at home (I live in NJ). I've heard that dry heat (Arizona/Utah etc) is the best condition for pain. I figure I'll have to try a vacation first to confirm that before I'll be packing my bags to move....

March 18, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes, hubby and I moved from Northern IL to Southern AZ in 2005 because the dry heat made such a huge difference in how I feel. I dont dare visit IL from mid-Sept thru mid May...its just way too painful. We planned for this move for 2 yrs before we were able to do it...but its been so worth it!!

March 17, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I find the same problem living in Illinois in the US. It seems like the tempature is up and down all the time which is the weather fronts coming threw changing the pressure. Florida is my favorite seems to have less changes.

April 17, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Live in the uk....pressure changes cause flares. Live in Spain......much better with steadier pressure and warmth !

April 16, 2017

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