Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

[Guest guest]

I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA have

any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in Seattle. During

that hot week our humidity dropped significantly which doesn't happen very

often. So the question is, does low humidity actually result for a better

physical condition for those of use with Arthritis? Perhaps has some

information.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy and wet (humidity at 84%)

[Guest guest]

Stan, my own personal take on this, which is based on what I think

I've noticed, is that is the barometric pressure, not the humidity.

When the pressure falls, I hurt more. Turning on the de-humidifier

doesn't help that much. I feel much better when there's a high over

us. At least, it seems that way, like I said, just my own guess.

South Pasadena, CA / Lilydale, MN

You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986

M. Schulz - " All you need is love. But a little chocolate now

and then doesn't hurt. "

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM, <stanpfister@...> wrote:

>

>

> I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA

> have any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in

> Seattle.

[Guest guest]

My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I am less

swollen.

A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is 100% humid.  I

have no answer but I know how I feel.

Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for evaporation.

I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

 

If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadence in the research field.

Raniolo

From: stanpfister@... <stanpfister@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 2:39 PM

 

I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA have

any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in Seattle. During

that hot week our humidity dropped significantly which doesn't happen very

often. So the question is, does low humidity actually result for a better

physical condition for those of use with Arthritis? Perhaps has some

information.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy and wet (humidity at 84%)

[Guest guest]

Hi group!

All I can attest to is when the humidity drops - I feel a whole lot better. And

yes - when I was in Vegas recently, I felt great. I live in SC where the

humidity is almost ALWAYS high and/or going up and down continuously - I feel it

from head to toe and heaven forbid, if a cold front is coming - I know about it

almost before the weatherman forecasts it.

 

I, too, would like to know if there are any concrete findings as to the weather

& RA. I saw the President of The Arthritis Foundation speak on TV on some

morning program several months ago and he actually stated that weather had

nothing to do with arthritis symptoms and stated that it was a myth. Yes - I

tell no story here - because when my husband & I heard that, the first thing

that came out of my mouth was " apparently, he doesn't have any form of arthritis

himself " .

 

With fairness to him, I did NOT hear the ENTIRE interview prior to that

statement. I would truly like to hear what has to say and what kind of

research (if any) has been performed on this issue (if you know----!!)) 

Thanks always to who is the Ms. Wealth of Information for our group!!

ltdavis_jrdavis@...

From: stanpfister@ comcast.net <stanpfister@ comcast.net>

Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

@gro ups.com

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 2:39 PM

 

I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA have

any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in Seattle. During

that hot week our humidity dropped significantly which doesn't happen very

often. So the question is, does low humidity actually result for a better

physical condition for those of use with Arthritis? Perhaps has some

information.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy and wet (humidity at 84%)

[Guest guest]

Hi - 

You are right about the barometric pressure. I just posted a post about humidity

but my husband has mentioned the pressure before - I think to be absolutely

correct - it would be better said that humidity is a " symptom " (for lack of a

better term) of the pressure going up or down. Does that make sense?

in SC

 

ltdavis_jrdavis@...

>

>

> I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA

> have any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in

> Seattle.

[Guest guest]

I'm very interested in this too - I live in Ohio and we have had a LOT of humid,

rainy weather.  I always can feel it in my bones when it is going to rain too. 

Not looking forward to a cold snowy winter either!

 

Connie

From: <ltdavis_jrdavis@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 3:09 PM

 

Hi group!

All I can attest to is when the humidity drops - I feel a whole lot better. And

yes - when I was in Vegas recently, I felt great. I live in SC where the

humidity is almost ALWAYS high and/or going up and down continuously - I feel it

from head to toe and heaven forbid, if a cold front is coming - I know about it

almost before the weatherman forecasts it.

 

I, too, would like to know if there are any concrete findings as to the weather

& RA. I saw the President of The Arthritis Foundation speak on TV on some

morning program several months ago and he actually stated that weather had

nothing to do with arthritis symptoms and stated that it was a myth. Yes - I

tell no story here - because when my husband & I heard that, the first thing

that came out of my mouth was " apparently, he doesn't have any form of arthritis

himself " .

 

With fairness to him, I did NOT hear the ENTIRE interview prior to that

statement. I would truly like to hear what has to say and what kind of

research (if any) has been performed on this issue (if you know----! !)) 

Thanks always to who is the Ms. Wealth of Information for our group!!

ltdavis_jrdavis

[Guest guest]

I'm planning a trip to north Nevada which is currently experiencing low humidity

for that very purpose. Physically I am in a typical state, minor flares, some

aches. I'll let you know.

Stan

Seattle, wet.

@ groups .com

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:58:08 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I am less

swollen.

A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is 100% humid. 

I have no answer but I know how I feel.

Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for evaporation.

I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

 

If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadence in the research field.

RanioloI

[Guest guest]

Hi Stan: I hope your trip to Nevada makes you feel good like a new

man. I think you will be very happy in that climate. Have fun.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

>

>

> I'm planning a trip to north Nevada which is currently experiencing

low humidity for that very purpose. Physically I am in a typical state,

minor flares, some aches. I'll let you know.

>

>

>

> Stan

>

> Seattle, wet.

>

>

>

> @ groups .com

> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:58:08 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada

Pacific

> Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

> My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I

am less swollen.

> A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is

100% humid. I have no answer but I know how I feel.

> Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for

evaporation.

> I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

> Â

> If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadence in the research field.

>

> RanioloI

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Stan,

I can post my experience from the " dry " side if it helps. I live in New

Mexico where we have very low humidity most of the time. When the humidity

starts to get up a bit, I definitely feel worse. Don't laugh, but today our

humidity is in the 30's (high for here) and I've had that achy flu-like

feeling most of the day. Of course, we don't have refrigerated air, just an

evaporative cooler, so once the humidity gets above about 25% the air

conditioning doesn't really work.

Ronda

Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA

have any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in

Seattle. During that hot week our humidity dropped significantly which

doesn't happen very often. So the question is, does low humidity actually

result for a better physical condition for those of use with Arthritis?

Perhaps has some information.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy and wet (humidity at 84%)

[Guest guest]

As Doc said in the Back to the Future movies, it's not a trip, it's a scientific

experiemnt! Battle Mountain Nevada isn't exactly the resort captial of the world

but it does the requirements for my experiment. The humitdity this monring was

about 83% in Seattle and it's currently 9% in Battle Mountain Nevada. I'll be

bringing the laptop with me so I could keep you posted. I am trying to determine

is any " good " scientific experiement requires a casino visit at Reno, Nevada?

Stan

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:41:40 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

Subject: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Stan:  I  hope your trip to Nevada makes you feel good like a new

man.  I think you will be very happy in that climate.  Have fun.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

>

>

> I'm planning a trip to north Nevada which is currently experiencing

low humidity for that very purpose. Physically I am in a typical state,

minor flares, some aches. I'll let you know.

>

>

>

> Stan

>

> Seattle, wet.

>

>

>

> @ groups .com

> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:58:08 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada

Pacific

> Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

> My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I

am less swollen.

> A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is

100% humid.  I have no answer but I know how I feel.

> Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for

evaporation.

> I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

> Â

> If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadence in the research field.

>

> RanioloI

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Stan, you could call it a study in probability theory.

Kate F

________________________________

From: " stanpfister@... " <stanpfister@...>

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:17:52 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

As Doc said in the Back to the Future movies, it's not a trip, it's a scientific

experiemnt! Battle Mountain Nevada isn't exactly the resort captial of the world

but it does the requirements for my experiment. The humitdity this monring was

about 83% in Seattle and it's currently 9% in Battle Mountain Nevada. I'll be

bringing the laptop with me so I could keep you posted. I am trying to determine

is any " good " scientific experiement requires a casino visit at Reno, Nevada?

Stan

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:41:40 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

Subject: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Stan: I hope your trip to Nevada makes you feel good like a new

man. I think you will be very happy in that climate. Have fun.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

>

>

> I'm planning a trip to north Nevada which is currently experiencing

low humidity for that very purpose. Physically I am in a typical state,

minor flares, some aches. I'll let you know.

>

>

>

> Stan

>

> Seattle, wet.

>

>

>

> @ groups .com

> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:58:08 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada

Pacific

> Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

> My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I

am less swollen.

> A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is

100% humid. I have no answer but I know how I feel.

> Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for

evaporation.

> I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

> Â

> If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadenc e in the research field.

>

> RanioloI

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My choice would be Tahoe.....

Raniolo

From: stanpfister@... <stanpfister@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 9:17 PM

 

As Doc said in the Back to the Future movies, it's not a trip, it's a scientific

experiemnt! Battle Mountain Nevada isn't exactly the resort captial of the world

but it does the requirements for my experiment. The humitdity this monring was

about 83% in Seattle and it's currently 9% in Battle Mountain Nevada. I'll be

bringing the laptop with me so I could keep you posted. I am trying to determine

is any " good " scientific experiement requires a casino visit at Reno, Nevada?

Stan

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:41:40 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

Subject: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Stan:  I  hope your trip to Nevada makes you feel good like a new

man.  I think you will be very happy in that climate.  Have fun.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

>

>

> I'm planning a trip to north Nevada which is currently experiencing

low humidity for that very purpose. Physically I am in a typical state,

minor flares, some aches. I'll let you know.

>

>

>

> Stan

>

> Seattle, wet.

>

>

>

> @ groups .com

> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:58:08 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada

Pacific

> Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

> My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I

am less swollen.

> A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is

100% humid.  I have no answer but I know how I feel.

> Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for

evaporation.

> I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

> Â

> If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadenc e in the research field.

>

> RanioloI

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I like it!

Stan

[ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Stan:  I  hope your trip to Nevada makes you feel good like a new

man.  I think you will be very happy in that climate.  Have fun.

Hugs,

[Guest guest]

I felt 100% better when the himidity was under 30%, I was shocked when I

discovered how high it is here in the northwest on an average basis. I expected

it to be high, but not in the 80% range most of the time.

Stan

Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

 

  

I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA

have any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in

Seattle. During that hot week our humidity dropped significantly which

doesn't happen very often. So the question is, does low humidity actually

result for a better physical condition for those of use with Arthritis?

Perhaps has some information.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy and wet (humidity at 84%)

[Guest guest]

For me, when the humidity is lower, I do feel better. When we had our new A/C

installed last year, we got a thermostat that also registers the humidity in the

air inside the house and the A/C will adjust to keep it at where we set it. I

do better when I set it at 45% and the temp at 73*. On days I do laundry, the

dryer (even though its vented outside) will push the humidity up to 50% or

higher and I can feel the difference. Hope this helps to answer your question,

Stan.....Doreen

I posted the Nevada question because I am interesting if any of us with RA have

any experience with a drop in the humidity as I did last week in Seattle. During

that hot week our humidity dropped significantly which doesn't happen very

often. So the question is, does low humidity actually result for a better

physical condition for those of use with Arthritis? Perhaps has some

information.

Stan

Seattle, Cloudy and wet (humidity at 84%)

[Guest guest]

Yes! I agree to that! We got married there! Beautiful place!

ltdavis_jrdavis@...

From: stanpfister@ comcast.net <stanpfister@ comcast.net>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

@gro ups.com

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 9:17 PM

 

As Doc said in the Back to the Future movies, it's not a trip, it's a scientific

experiemnt! Battle Mountain Nevada isn't exactly the resort captial of the world

but it does the requirements for my experiment. The humitdity this monring was

about 83% in Seattle and it's currently 9% in Battle Mountain Nevada. I'll be

bringing the laptop with me so I could keep you posted. I am trying to determine

is any " good " scientific experiement requires a casino visit at Reno, Nevada?

Stan

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:41:40 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

Subject: [ ] Re: Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Stan:  I  hope your trip to Nevada makes you feel good like a new

man.  I think you will be very happy in that climate.  Have fun.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

>

>

> I'm planning a trip to north Nevada which is currently experiencing

low humidity for that very purpose. Physically I am in a typical state,

minor flares, some aches. I'll let you know.

>

>

>

> Stan

>

> Seattle, wet.

>

>

>

> @ groups .com

> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:58:08 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada

Pacific

> Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

> My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I

am less swollen.

> A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is

100% humid.  I have no answer but I know how I feel.

> Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for

evaporation.

> I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

> Â

> If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group......Decadenc e in the research field.

>

> RanioloI

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ronda - that sounds horrible! I think I would be investing in an A/C with

refrigerant rather than the evaporator kind. I don't think I could handle not

being able to control the humidity. Our old A/C was like that - thank God, this

new one has a humidity control sensor built into the thermostat! I keep it at

45% and its pretty good.

I think we tend to acclimate to our environments and when the humidity is low -

whether it be 9% or 50% - we feel better, but when it goes up - again whether

30% or 90% - we feel worse. Sooo - unless Stan's theory proves otherwise,

geographically, it doesn't really matter - the changes in weather are going to

affect us one way or another. So, maybe it is more a barometric pressure type of

thing that goes along with the humidity like someone else said.

IDK - all I do know is how I feel when the weather changes and when we get our

afternoon t-storms, I feel my joints zinging all over the place, but once the

storm passes, it eases up.....Doreen

>

> Hi Stan,

>

> I can post my experience from the " dry " side if it helps. I live

> in New Mexico where we have very low humidity most of the time.

> When the humidity starts to get up a bit, I definitely feel worse.

> Don't laugh, but today our humidity is in the 30's (high for here)

> and I've had that achy flu-like feeling most of the day. Of

> course, we don't have refrigerated air, just an evaporative cooler,

> so once the humidity gets above about 25% the air conditioning

> doesn't really work.

>

> Ronda

[Guest guest]

I tried a dehumidifier. It didn't really do anything to make me feel better, but

it was loud and annoying. The dehumidifier took it down about five percent when

I looked out the window the weather was laughing at me.

Stan

Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:51:54 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Stan, my own personal take on this, which is based on what I think

I've noticed, is that is the barometric pressure, not the humidity.

When the pressure falls, I hurt more.  Turning on the de-humidifier

doesn't help that much.  I feel much better when there's a high over

us.  At least, it seems that way, like I said, just my own guess.

South Pasadena, CA / Lilydale, MN

You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986

M. Schulz - " All you need is love. But a little chocolate now

and then doesn't hurt. "

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM, <stanpfister@...> wrote:

[Guest guest]

I know that Rheumatoid Arthritis effects two thirds more woman than men, and in

our little Group here I think there's about 90% more women than men. I

appreciate that and I can live with it. But, does EVERY SINGLE POST have slowly

wind down the trail with a sunset and two teary eyed people looking at each

other! lol

Stan

Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

> My joints and entire body function much,much better in low humidity. I

am less swollen.

> A physician asked why I feel better in the pool/shower  which is

100% humid.  I have no answer but I know how I feel.

> Perhaps low humidity decreases the fluid in our body...allows for

evaporation.

> I know I feel rain coming. I do not need a weather forecast.

> Â

> If you could manage a trip to Vegas you could report back to the

group...... Decadenc e in the research field.

>

> RanioloI

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

LOL - of course not, Stan. In fact, the other night I got so ticked off at my

daughter and my husband because of their sucky attitudes that I threw the TV

controls and bottle of water, slammed the door to our bedroom and just dared

either of them to bother me for the rest of the night. Daughter apologized,

hubby didn't. No teary eyes there - just one pissed off Mama with a cat mewing

at the bedroom door because she couldn't get in to be with me. How's that?

LOL.....Doreen

I know that Rheumatoid Arthritis effects two thirds more woman than men, and in

our little Group here I think there's about 90% more women than men. I

appreciate that and I can live with it. But, does EVERY SINGLE POST have slowly

wind down the trail with a sunset and two teary eyed people looking at each

other! lol

Stan