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PMR in cold or inclement weather

Posted by crhp194 @crhp194, Mar 2, 2020

Does any sufferer of PMR think that cold weather can kick off PMR? I have had giant cell arthritis in the chest for several years but PMR only once before. After being out in Florida cold (50-59 degrees) for about 4 hours and in 15mph wind on a boat for 1 hour I was extremely sore the next day but felt it was from walking on a beach and bending over. The pain and soreness continues and it makes sleeping difficult. Wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Thank you to any who may respond.

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kaydall | @kaydall | Dec 3 6:38pm

I'm wondering about the same thing. Last winter i was at 10mg and no real weather impact, but this year I'm at 4mg and the cold snap with lows in the 20s (in the SE) and I have significantly more hip pain. Only variable seems to be the weather since I was fine at 4mg before it got colder. Any thoughts from other people with similar experiences?

Also, have you continued to taper with increased seemingly weather related pain or hold at a current level?

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wfroslansky | @wfroslansky | Dec 4 7:30am
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@kaydall

I'm wondering about the same thing. Last winter i was at 10mg and no real weather impact, but this year I'm at 4mg and the cold snap with lows in the 20s (in the SE) and I have significantly more hip pain. Only variable seems to be the weather since I was fine at 4mg before it got colder. Any thoughts from other people with similar experiences?

Also, have you continued to taper with increased seemingly weather related pain or hold at a current level?

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I turned up my thermotstats. Seems to definitely help. Bill

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