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It has been extremely hot and humid for a couple weeks now. The fatigue and achiness is overwhelming again. Can weather conditions affect the fibro?
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I don't believe there are any
I don't believe there are any published studies regarding weather and fibromyalgia, but anecdotally, I'm sure many will attest to the fact that humidity affects fibromyalgia and arthritis.
Many people will complain that they suffer a worsening of pain symptoms in humid weather, during both the summer and winter months. I know myself from personal experience that my arthritis symptoms are worse in rainy/damp weather, and I find myself using more pain medications/heat therapy during these weather conditions.
I did a search to try to discover whether there is a scientific explanation for worsening of joint/muscle symptoms during damp/humid weather. Most of the material I found negates this fact. However, my feeling is that just because science cannot explain the phenomenon doesn't mean it does not exist. It simply means that scientists have been unable to explain the correlation.
Bottom line? I believe you! As to how to explain it, I'm not sure.
An interesting question, and I thank you for asking it.
Jennifer Bunn, RN