Do you have more pain when the weather is damp?

It is very hard to tell which one is the culprit but i do know from having the author and my mom having the fibro that one thing that does help with that is exercise it strengthens your body and cuts down on the pain. It is really hard to motivate yourself for more activity when you suffer from these things but as me and my mom both found out in the long run it was worth the effort cause it does help alot.

My knees do a better job of forecasting rain than the weather reports. Have you tried glucosamine chondroitin? Since I started taking it I have much less pain. You can probably get it over the counter near the vitamin and mineral supplements. It takes awhile to kick in, so you might not feel any better for a few weeks, but keep taking it. It doesn't make you tired either, which is more than I can say for a lot of other things.

I have lupus and the cold and dampness make me hurt. The humidity does also. When it is hot and the humidity is high I am in pain. If it is hot and not humid I am fine. I plan on moving to the desert soon. I can stand the heat, not the humidity and dampness.

Well I am in pain 24/7 from arthritis and fibromyalgia. The winter makes me stiff(arthritis) but the heat/humidity kills me in the summer,from my fibromyalgia.The barometric pressure has alot to do with my pain.

I don't have fibro, but do have arthritis in my joints and degenerative disc disease. When the weather gets damp I have a lot of pain. When it gets cold and damp it is worse. Needless to say, I like warm sunny days a lot better than cold damp rainy days.

Hi. I have Fibromyalgia. I don't have arthritis. So I have no idea what the difference is. I always hurt more when it rains or snows. The cold weather is awful. I often find myself more free of pain during the warmer months. But even humidity during summer bothers me a lot too. So yes, the damp weather has a lot to do with this. A lot of people can actually rely on this. If they listen to the weather report and tomorrow is going to be rainy, they know how they will feel and can sort out thier days like this. I think more patients with arthritis can manage this more than those with Fibromyalgia. Or so I read. I also feel less depressed during summer, and the sun certainly helps. I wish I could help you with the difference between Fibro and Arthritis. I just know arthritis is more a joint problem? Have a great week/weekend. :-)

I have the same sickness as you. I can tell you that the desert does help, as that is where I live now. The cold weather,rain, and snow make it so much more worse.

I use a lot of warm bean bags heated up in the microwave. I have a tower heater next to my desk because my computer is in the basement. I find if I put the heater close enough that I can feel the warmth on my legs, my pain in my legs does ease up. Warmth is the best thing for fibro pain. Word has it Arizona is the best place in North America to live if you have fibro. A change in the barometric pressure makes a major difference. When I feel increased pain for an unknown reason I take a look at the barometer and find my answer.

I do get pain when the weather is not very nice out and it is raining as it bohters my arthritis but I don't know what fibromyalia is . I know I have heard of it before but am not sure what it is . But if you are looking for a way to tell them apart you should try discussing this with your doctor and maybe he/she will have some idea of telling you how to tell one from the other apart so you will know for when taking your medication . Best of luck !!

i only have the fybromyalgia that is enough! i have pain all day i feel better in the summer heat is good for me hot shower a hot kissen that really helps me

while weather affects your bones and joints, i don't think that weather necessary affects your muscles...who knows tho, i could be wrong...but i find that if i over do it, thats when everything hurts the most.

i have both fibro and arthritus and yes the barometric pressure and weather does make the pain worse, and it doesn't have to be in my area either, sometimes just close enuff, lol...i was in western texas for a year, and the dry heat did help, i just couldn't take the dust storms, tho, and wasn't on disability yet, so that didn't help either. it is hard to tell which is which for pain relief too. but i personally have more help with heat, either pad or hot shower. that mattress heat sounds terrific. angelhugs

it's most likely both I have fibro also and the weather plays a huge part when it's raining or cold it's really bad but then again when it's really hot it's bad also. I've lived a lot of places and haven't found one where I don't hurt. if u haven't check out www.fibrohugs.com it has lots of info on it!!!!

My pain is much worse in the damp, cold UK weather. I find that when I go to the desert in the Mid East, I feel so much better and I think this is because not only is it warm but it's also very dry. I also feel mentally and physically better when the sun is out and it is warm... but if it is too hot I find that really tiring so it's like trying to get a balance. I have an electric blanket at home and I find warm bathes/showers help - though I find bathing very tiring unfortunately.