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jooj, YES! YES! YES! I do much better with FMS/CFS when the humidity is lower and I see an improvement in pain and my energy level on cooler fall days.

The hot humid summers are torture for me. We have even considered moving to a cooler climate because of this.

I understand perfectly. Praying for you and rejoicing in this cooler fall days that help us to feel better. Blessings & Prayers sent to you today.

Thank you so much for your reply! It gave me encouragement!

I find the humidity makes my muscles very stiff. I get relief in the fall and winter; however, when we get in the teens it can flare me up again. I take natural supplements to help me.

Thank you so much for your response! May I ask what supplements you take?

I am the opposite, I need heat. When it is raining and cold I cannot go out. Any change in weather triggers an attack.

I do not know if FM/CFS or Osteoarthritis react differently for different people. Climate change does seem to affect everyone. As for me, if the Barometric Pressure gets to 30 points and above, my body begins to flare and continues till the barometric pressure goes back down to below 30. I do feel so much better in the heat and humidity does not seem to affect me. For me, mid August our summers ever so slightly begins to progressively get colder. The cold of winter months really affect me adversely.
For laughs I Googled "Where in the United States does the barometric pressure fluctuate the least?" It responded, Honolulu, Hawaii and San Diego.
Wishing the best to everyone. I hope the sun shines on everyone and keeps you warm. Many Blessings.

Have RA, Fibro n EDS CLASSIC, several types. Have been on most drug meds but Vicodin works best and Amazon’s topical ACUPLUS and Penetrix. Shots help but can’t get them frequently enough. Sleep is a luxury. I sleep with a heating pa large enough to cover shoulders, back n hips. A DO has moved into the area who has offered the most relief. Have changed my life to total pain management which is not enjoyable. One can only manage it so changing attitude helps but hard after ten plus years. Good Luck!!

Yes, the weather! In 2009 a doctor told me it was the change of weather and not the weather itself since then I have noticed the weather. Yes the change in weather applies pressure to our joints in the change of barometric pressure. You can also look at the dewpoint, but that’s kind of nerdy for some people. However, after 30 years, I found a miracle so you might want to try tart cherry supplements. I got ZAZZEE brand 3000 IU. I take one in the morning and if I start to suffer at night I take another one even in the middle of the night. It’s been an absolute miracle after 30 years of visiting arthritis. Doctors , I had my primary care doctor a couple weeks ago test my acid level. It was out the roof. I have arthritis. It runs in my family, but most of the time I control by eating a low purine diet all these years and drinking a concoction I called joint juice, a black cherry juice, lemon, and apple cider vinegar with a ton of water or 7-Up Work so I don’t get Gout. I’m telling you it’s an absolute miracle for me because for 30 years they’ve been telling me it’s OA. Every five years I asked for test for RA and I just went through them in the Spring having a horrible horrible winter here in San Diego. When I asked for acid test a couple weeks ago after finding the tart Cherry capsules. It was an absolute miracle. I suppose at some point I’ll have to take the allopurinal but at least for now, I can stop hitting my head against the wall with all those stupid arthritis doctors that just told me to do more exercise and keep moving. Have you ever tried to keep moving when you’re stiff as your whole body feels like it aches and has the flu!?? Thank you, Mayo Clinic for him for helping me. Find the tart cherry Supplements! Now, when that fog rolls in, I just looked out the window and remember how much I loved it as a kid! I can get out there and walk and I wake up with my body and tact, not feeling like I need to run for the oil can to lubricate my joints and start the morning Trying to unwind my whole body is aching Stiff.