Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat

[Guest guest]

I absolutely can not tolerate cold at all. That is why I moved to Florida. The heat and humidity here doesn't bother me. But I sure can feel the tropical systems way ahead of time. The last winter I lived in Indiana, I spent Christmas in the hospital with pnuemonia, and the only time until spring that I got out of bed from under my electric blanket was to go to work or fix my meal and Bath room. Sandie -- Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you? Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia?? I fin myslef that cold damp weather nad very hot weather gets to me. Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related? Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia (FM), new study findings show. "These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity,"

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

___________________________________________

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335-338.

(http://www.reutershealth.com/archive/2002/02/18/eline/links/20020218e

lin003.html)

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[Guest guest]

Sandie, I too live in FL, but I was born and raised here and only know the heat and humity. The cold weather affects me greatly and I went out and bought a heating blanket and have been sleeping with it on. I've been using it for about 1 week now whether the air is running or it's cold outside and I find it very helpful for the pain when I wake up in the morning. Before I had the blanket I couldn't move as the pain was so severe and now it's much better in the mornings. I'm not crazy about the blanket I have however, because I can feel the wires inside the blanket and it was $85! I can still return it if I can find a better one. Do you have a blanket better than what I have, maybe a little thicker where you don't feel the wires. If so, could you tell me what type of blanket and where you got it.

Thanks Hugs H

From: memommy1947 <MEMOMMY1947@...>Subject: Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhatdominie Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:04 PM

I absolutely can not tolerate cold at all. That is why I moved to Florida. The heat and humidity here doesn't bother me. But I sure can feel the tropical systems way ahead of time.

The last winter I lived in Indiana, I spent Christmas in the hospital with pnuemonia, and the only time until spring that I got out of bed from under my electric blanket was to go to work or fix my meal and Bath room.

Sandie

-- Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat

I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are

going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you?

Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia? ? I fin myslef that cold damp

weather nad very hot weather gets to me.

Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi

Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related?

Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be

associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia

(FM), new study findings show.

"These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity, "

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335- 338.

(http://www.reutersh ealth.com/ archive/2002/ 02/18/eline/ links/20020218e

lin003.html)

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[Guest guest]

I can definitely feel a difference when the weather changes. If the barometric pressure gets below 30 I am in bed. Even when it is extremely hot I flare up I think it could be due to the humidity as well.Darlene From: heidi <heidilhlokey@...>Subject: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhatdominie Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 8:34 AM

I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are

going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you?

Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia? ? I fin myslef that cold damp

weather nad very hot weather gets to me.

Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi

Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related?

Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be

associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia

(FM), new study findings show.

"These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity, "

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335- 338.

(http://www.reutersh ealth.com/ archive/2002/ 02/18/eline/ links/20020218e

lin003.html)

[Guest guest]

I am definitely affected by the weather. I can even tell you what kind of weather is coming. The barometric pressure will even affect my migraines.Living in a cold place I am in misery all winter. Even when I bundle up for the barn once I get home it takes me forever to get warm and my muscles ache. The extreme humidity bothers me. The same as the cold. When I was in Sedona I actually like the dry heat. I love the sun,the beach and the water. I am happiest in the

warmth. Rain makes me ache too.Sue

[Guest guest]

I absolutely can tell when everything is changing! I live in PA,and of course,we have all 4 seasons! Lucky me,haha. But I've actually been keeping track of MANY things that fluctuate in the weather to see if I could tell if there was a connection between me and it. And I would have to say,plain and simple,Yes. Thanks so much! Take care All,Pam.S

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[Guest guest]

I don't have an electric blanket at present. I use my thermophore heat pad if I need heat. I have never seen an electric blanket that you can not feel the wires. My friend in Englewood that was a massage therapist told me I should use one all year round, as our body temps naturally drop when we sleep and that is part of the reason we have so much morning stiffness. The best thing I found was my water bed many years ago. I love it. But my hubby now doesn't like water beds, so we don't have one. He said I could get another one if I wanted, but just don't want to spend the money. Especially since I am on disability now, and at 70 don't know how much longer he will be able to work. He is one that will for health have to work until he drops. The humidity here in Florida doesn't bother me a bit. I found the humidity in Indiana so breath taking that it was smothering. Sandie -- Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you? Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia? ? I fin myslef that cold damp weather nad very hot weather gets to me. Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related? Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia (FM), new study findings show. "These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity, "

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335- 338.

(http://www.reutersh ealth.com/ archive/2002/ 02/18/eline/ links/20020218e

lin003.html)

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[Guest guest]

I have the large Thermaphore heating pad which I use constantly and use the heating blanket now at night. I have to say, when I wake in the a.m. I'm always in horrible pain and it seems like the heat was helping until this a.m. when I awoke to the horrible pain again. I was hoping the heat was helping, maybe it's just a fluke, so I'm still trying the heating blanket tonight to see if it'll lessen the pain in the mornings. I do love my Thermophore though as I can hit both shoulders at one time or both legs, both elbows and on. Hugs H

From: memommy1947 <MEMOMMY1947@ aol.com>Subject: Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhatdominie@groups .comDate: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:04 PM

I absolutely can not tolerate cold at all. That is why I moved to Florida. The heat and humidity here doesn't bother me. But I sure can feel the tropical systems way ahead of time.

The last winter I lived in Indiana, I spent Christmas in the hospital with pnuemonia, and the only time until spring that I got out of bed from under my electric blanket was to go to work or fix my meal and Bath room.

Sandie

-- Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat

I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are

going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you?

Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia? ? I fin myslef that cold damp

weather nad very hot weather gets to me.

Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi

Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related?

Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be

associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia

(FM), new study findings show.

"These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity, "

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335- 338.

(http://www.reutersh ealth.com/ archive/2002/ 02/18/eline/ links/20020218e

lin003.html)

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[Guest guest]

I live in the extreme humidity in S. FL and don't seem to be bothered by the humidity. I can feel when a Migrane is coming and last week I had several in a row and was thinking they were from the pain in my neck, but I'm wondering if it wasn't because the weather was changing. I do know that when the Spring is coming I will get the migranes again, so it's definitely weather related as well. Hugs H

From: Urbanczyk <featherednst@...>Subject: Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhatdominie Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 10:52 PM

I am definitely affected by the weather. I can even tell you what kind of weather is coming. The barometric pressure will even affect my migraines.Living in a cold place I am in misery all winter. Even when I bundle up for the barn once I get home it takes me forever to get warm and my muscles ache. The extreme humidity bothers me. The same as the cold. When I was in Sedona I actually like the dry heat. I love the sun,the beach and the water. I am happiest in the warmth. Rain makes me ache too.Sue

[Guest guest]

I imagine that if you tried to go without the electric blanket you would be in more pain and more stiffness in the am. Sandie -- Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you? Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia? ? I fin myslef that cold damp weather nad very hot weather gets to me. Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related? Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia (FM), new study findings show. "These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity, "

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335- 338.

(http://www.reutersh ealth.com/ archive/2002/ 02/18/eline/ links/20020218e

lin003.html)

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[Guest guest]

I'm continuing with the blanket to see if it'll still work for me in the a.m. It's nice and cool tonight, in the 50's. Nice! H

From: memommy1947 <MEMOMMY1947@ aol.com>Subject: Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhatdominie@groups .comDate: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:04 PM

I absolutely can not tolerate cold at all. That is why I moved to Florida. The heat and humidity here doesn't bother me. But I sure can feel the tropical systems way ahead of time.

The last winter I lived in Indiana, I spent Christmas in the hospital with pnuemonia, and the only time until spring that I got out of bed from under my electric blanket was to go to work or fix my meal and Bath room.

Sandie

-- Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhat

I knosw I can tell day's in advance wether a cold front or we are

going to be getting rain in our are where we live.How abuot you?

Does weather affect uor fibromyalgia? ? I fin myslef that cold damp

weather nad very hot weather gets to me.

Below is an article that said it could somewaht affect us. Heidi

Weather & Fibromyalgia Pain: Are They Related?

Cool temperatures, humidity and high atmospheric pressure may be

associated with spontaneous pain among individuals with Fibromyalgia

(FM), new study findings show.

"These results support the belief that weather influences rheumatic

pain, albeit in different ways, depending on the (underlying disease)

and (the patient's) weather sensitivity, "

Reported Dr. Ingrid Strusberg of the Centro Reumatologico Strusberg

in Cordoba City, Argentina, and her colleagues.

Strusberg's team analyzed questionnaire responses from 151

individuals with FM, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis refers to joint inflammation and pain that most

commonly occurs among older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis also

features inflammation and pain, but the symptoms arise from an

abnormal immune system assault on the body's joints.

In the study, participants reported on their pain symptoms and causes

over one year. For comparison, the researchers also looked at 32

healthy individuals. These reports were correlated with

meteorological data for the Cordoba area.

The researchers found that for participants with all three

conditions, pain was significantly associated with low temperature.

In addition, pain was related to high humidity and high atmospheric

pressure among rheumatoid arthritis patients, and high humidity among

osteoarthritis patients, according to findings published in the

February issue of the Journal of Rheumatology.

For those with FM, pain was associated with low temperature and high

atmospheric pressure. No correlation between weather and pain was

found among individuals in the comparison group, the authors note.

"Our study supports the possibility that meteorological factors can

have some effect on spontaneous pain in rheumatic patients."

Reports Dr. Strusberg's team.

____________ _________ _________ _________ ____

Source(s):

* Journal of Rheumatology 2002;29:335- 338.

(http://www.reutersh ealth.com/ archive/2002/ 02/18/eline/ links/20020218e

lin003.html)

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[Guest guest]

Yes,I am the same way . I actually watch the barometric pressure more then the others. It seems to tell me a lot. All winter I am in agony! So many ache & pains! It's HORRID! I do also LOVE the summer. Humidity doesn't seem to affect me. Take Care All! Pam.S

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[Guest guest]

Pam,Isn't amazing what winter does to us. I actually crave the warmth. I love the island of Kauai because it is the perfect temperature and humidity for me. I am in bliss when we are there.I actually have this irrational fear of the cold now. It is bizarre. I go tanning on a regular basis, one for the vitamin D and two for the warmth and depression relief. {for those of you worried about skin cancer. The lowest skin cancer rate among women as well as heart disease and other cancers is in Hawaii. It is because they eat saturated fat {I know I know

what everyone has been told} and saturated fat is what protects you from skin cancer and aging. Humidity drains me of all energy and often I will get a migraine if I am at the barn, even if I am drinking water. I have to be careful. The Neurologist says this is common because on humid days there is a pressure issue. A friend of mine has severe arthritis in her shoulder from a soccer injury and she can tell when it is going to rain or snow from the pain in her shoulder. How any doctor or researcher could debate this is beyond me.SueFrom: P J <ps1968pm@...>Subject: Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they

related? article say's somewhatdominie Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 11:40 PM

Yes,I am the same way . I actually watch the barometric pressure more then the others. It seems to tell me a lot. All winter I am in agony! So many ache & pains! It's HORRID! I do also LOVE the summer. Humidity doesn't seem to affect me. Take Care All! Pam.S

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sue! I think I kind of have a fear of winter as well. Not the bad roads,etc...but the pain it will cause me! Humidity doesn't seem to bother too much, but then again,I do make sure I'm hydrated. Does anyone else seem to have a problem keeping hydrated? Even in the winter? I seem to?

I never thought of the tanning! That's actually a great idea! I tan all summer long & actually used to help run a tanning salon,so I'd have no problem with doing it. I'm really glad you mentioned it! Maybe that can be one of my Christmas gifts,haha,a membership for tanning!!

I have arthritis as well, a lot actually, but yes,you're right! How could doctors,etc...debate it?! My goodness people have said it for years! And I can tell you right now, I definitely can tell you when the weather is going to change! haha! Thanks so much for your reply Sue! I really appreciate it! Take care, Pam.S

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[Guest guest]

Oh Pam, thank you.It is so nice to be able to speak with someone who understands. My husband and daughter are so good to me but they don't know what it feels like. I am not much of a complainer to them,Jeff usually sees my pain and exhaustion in my face but it is a relief to just bounce things back and forth with someone who truly knows. Who is living it too. So you and they don't feel so alone.So thank you.PS oh do go tanning. It does warm you and the vitamin D you make from that is vitamin D you can use. In pill form your body does not use it well. So tan away and pretend you are on vacation at some amazing spa.healing spa

hugs,sueFrom: P J <ps1968pm@...>Subject: Re: Weather and Fibromyalgia are they related? article say's somewhatdominie Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 3:22 AM

Hi Sue! I think I kind of have a fear of winter as well. Not the bad roads,etc... but the pain it will cause me! Humidity doesn't seem to bother too much, but then again,I do make sure I'm hydrated. Does anyone else seem to have a problem keeping hydrated? Even in the winter? I seem to?

I never thought of the tanning! That's actually a great idea! I tan all summer long & actually used to help run a tanning salon,so I'd have no problem with doing it. I'm really glad you mentioned it! Maybe that can be one of my Christmas gifts,haha,a membership for tanning!!

I have arthritis as well, a lot actually, but yes,you're right! How could doctors,etc. ..debate it?! My goodness people have said it for years! And I can tell you right now, I definitely can tell you when the weather is going to change! haha! Thanks so much for your reply Sue! I really appreciate it! Take care, Pam.S

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sue! You are so VERY Welcome! You help me a Great deal as well! We need this! We sound a lot alike haha I'm not a complainer either,I think mine is from pride,haha! My Husband & Son try & understand as well,but like you said,it's not the same because they can't feel like we do,I hope they never do! They are good to me & try and help but you/we need someone we can whole heartily talk with that truly understands each other.

What is funny,My husband wanted to get me a tanning gift not to long ago? And truly I was perplexed? I thought, Why in the world would he ever think of getting me that? He usually asks,What do you want? haha! But he came up with this on his own! When I mentioned about us talking about tanning,he said that is why he wanted to get it for me. I had turned it down,by the way. I really don't know why? I think because it was close to summers end & we have a swimming pool & I use it for what exercise I can stand & of course,tanning. He said, His reason was because he saw a big change in me! I was happier (I LOVE to swim though,haha,I always have!),it seemed that I wasn't in as much pain,etc...He never told me that before. I think he feels if he recommends things for something he doesn't have,he's pushing it? I told him,Oh My! No,if you can see a change please point it out! Maybe I don't see it,ya know? So I am absolutely going to tan & I

told everyone that all I want for Christmas is a year membership to the YMCA so I can swim! haha! Thanks so much for your reply,I really appreciate it! Take care,Pam.S

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