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PrincessButterfly
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Weather Everyone loves it when it's sunny and bright outside. The sun feels good on your skin, bones, and muscles, and a bright sky can really lift your spirits. Few of us look forward to the rain or snow, or having to dealing with rapid changes in weather. But weather changes can be even worse for fibromyagia sufferers, triggering painful symptoms and worsening headaches, muscle aches, and depression. There is no real proof that weather can actually affect the symptoms of fibromyalgia, but the majority of fibromyalgia sufferers identify weather changes as a major trigger for their pain. In a 1981 study, over 90% of participants identified weather as a major contributor to their symptoms. In particular, cold, damp, or humid weather seemed to make fibromyalgia symptoms worse. Increases in barometric pressure have also been linked to fibromyalgia symptom flares. In order to reduce the effect that weather changes have on your symptoms, be prepared! Dress warmly and avoid drafty corners and rooms. If possible, install bright lights in your home to help "trick" your body into thinking that it's sunny. If the weather is really taking it's toll on you, you may consider moving to a warm, dry climate. ***This is from: http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/ |
