Guest guest Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hi, I told my UCLA rheumatologist that I read in Arthritis Today magazine an article by a rheumatologist that weather changes had nothing to do with arthritis. He was shocked that a specialist would say that. He told me that a hospital in the San Valley in southern California had a barometrically controlled area where certain patients heal quicker. As a former air traffic controller, I had to give the pilots the barometric pressure before take off. If the barometric pressure can squeeze an airplane, it can certainly have an effect on a human! Sincerely, Patsy ________________________________ From: Connie Estep <sunspotcme@...> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:45:16 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Humity and Rheumatoid Arthritis 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 @gro ups.com 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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