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Weather affects on PMR by state

Posted by tyman23 @tyman23, Feb 20 6:18am

Just curious how everyone feels right now based on your location. I’m located in central NC (Piedmont area) and have been in cold weather for several months with at least one more month to go before relief. I’m currently tapering down and will hopefully be down to 1 mg of prednisone by July. I’m just wondering if those in warmer climates find it easier to deal with PMR than those of us battling it out in the cold. I personally prefer the beach and some direct heat, seems to make me feel better, mentally and physically. However, my first major encounter with PMR came when I was at the beach the end of April on my 63rd bday, lol! I guess my real question is, will moving to FL in the winter help me get into remission? Yes, I hate cold weather! I really think there’s something to staying active and soaking up as much nature vitamin D as possible. Thanks in advance for your replies!

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kathleendw | @kathleendw | Feb 22 1:59pm

I live in Michigan so there is no hope of warm weather for at least two more months (probably four) but I've recently started using a dry sauna which has done a lot to ease my aches. A move to the desert would likely help but it's out of the question so I'm making the sauna a permanent part of my self care.

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | Feb 22 3:05pm
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I live in Michigan so there is no hope of warm weather for at least two more months (probably four) but I've recently started using a dry sauna which has done a lot to ease my aches. A move to the desert would likely help but it's out of the question so I'm making the sauna a permanent part of my self care.

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See if you can find n indoor pool…the Y?

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tyl411 | @tyl411 | Feb 22 7:52pm
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It might be a good thing to track to see when PMR flares happen more often. There is something about the amount of sunshine though.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1004141/
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The above study suggests it might be "diagnosed" in the summer but the onset of symptoms precedes a diagnosis. It usually takes 3-6 months after the onset of symptoms to be diagnosed.

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This is good information. So many facets to learn. Thanks.

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kathleendw | @kathleendw | Feb 23 9:21am
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See if you can find n indoor pool…the Y?

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@tweetypie13 Thanks. I use pools in the same facility but I feel better after the sauna.

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