Does Weather Really Affect Arthritis Symptoms?

It is that time of year again when the weather changes daily from cold to warm, rainy to sunny, high to low pressure and humid to dry. Each day, for the past few weeks, I have had many patients ask me about their achy, sore and swollen joints; “Why am I so sore?”, “What is causing it?”, and “Why is my arthritis flaring up?” Does the weather affect arthritis pain? Is there any scientific evidence to explain it?

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Do you experience pain in your face or jaw?

This pain that you are experiencing could be related to your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This is the hinge joint that allows you to open and close your mouth. This pain can often be debilitating because it makes eating, chewing, brushing your teeth difficult and can even keep you from getting a good night’s rest.

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