whether or not the weather affects

[pumanator]

Just an obvious observation. We were in Savannah where my daughter lives and then she drove us down to Orlando. The heat and humidity during from 11 to 4 was unbelievable for a So Cal mtn boy and girl but the evenings where wonderful.

The whole time we were there both of us experienced a dramatic decrease in the amount of pain and medication needed...we both were cognizant of the fact that our joints were almost pain free but once we returned home to the mtns, which are still cool daytime and cold at night, the pain returned...no wonder older folks move to warmer digs, who am I kinding, I am older folks

Anyway, just an observation.

Oh, and the best sweet tea is in the south, where it came from...yum.

 

[One day at a time]

Well....I live in the south and I know I would never make it now if I was living in the north (where I am originally from)...but I can tell you that systems still come through that will wreck havoc on your body.
But am glad to hear that you got some relief......now as far as the sweet tea.....I don't know....I grew up on unsweetened tea so I think that it's way too sweet! I've made it and have watched them as well when they make it and the sugar content is off the charts!

 

[Colin]

I know many who would confirm what you say , especially in relation to arthritic pain .

God bless you both and touch you with his healing .

 

[pumanator]

Yea, as to tea I cut the sugar content by over half what they say, it's the mixing it in while its boiling in the pan that makes totally dissolve...

As to arthritis, yup, have a bunch of that at all the injured sites so makes sence.

 

[xDenax]

I have numerous health issues but I always feel better when I am in the south.

 

[pumanator]

summer in waning...enjoy the warmth while it lasts. hope everyone had a good one.

 

[sono]

I am originally from KS but have lived in several regions of the country and overseas. Here is my observation (for what its worth, lol). I have lupus, fibromyalgia and asthma.

Places where the weather changes a lot (read Kansas, OK, N. Texas -- anywhere tornados are common because it is changeable weather that causes them), I had a lot of pain.

Anywhere it rains a lot, I have pain and breathing problems (Pacific Northwest, the UK).

Anywhere where it was humid, I had breathing difficulties and a little more pain (maybe due in part to oxygen deprivation) UNLESS it was next to the ocean.

Anywhere on any ocean (California, Caribbean, Australia, the Atlantic coast of FL but not the Gulf coast of FL because the weather is variable there) I breathed better and *usually* felt somewhat better, especially if it was also warm. I think it is related to the affect of salt air.

Anywhere that it is dry, I feel much better. Dry and warm (though not hot) makes me feel the best.

I retired to Arizona but only because I couldn't afford Oceanside, CA. (-:

 

[pumanator]

yea, winter is here cold and wet and pain in spades. When we were in Savannah and Orlando the beginning of summer both I and the wife noticed a drastic reduction in pain as it was warm but no too and the humidity was low for there...hardly used any meds during the days which really surprised us both.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

I do think the weather plays a part in how you feel - pain, and mood even. This summer our a/c went out, it was so hot and muggy in the house but I was in less pain that usual. So I get what you're saying. When it's cold I do experience a lot more pain.

 

[pumanator]

Well, it's storming here...rain so far but a threat of snow. Thinking, rather than dread and hate it just, to trust Him and take it in stride...life is getting short and I going to try simply to stay warm and not let the cold get me down...I think that will take less energy Not to mention how thankful I should be that I have a roof over my head where I can get warm.

 

[Todd Grace]

The weather up north is hard on your body. I'm glad I live around the Gulf Coast beaches.

 

[One day at a time]

I agree!!

 

[pumanator]

It has been soooo cold here in my mtns but we did get a reprieve and some warm days are here for a little while. My daughter is in Savannah and our visit to there and Orlando was darn near pain free...used less than half the meds I allotted for the trip...maybe someday we be headin south.

 

[Todd Grace]

Rain is also a problem. I've had 7 surgeries and multiple breaks. All different and mostly while playing. I used to bounce, now just splat.

 

[One day at a time]

I hear you on that one!! I've come to the point of where my body is falling apart and the putting back together again ---should be making me a bionic woman pretty soon!
I feel every weather system--good or bad....it just depends what part of my body that is bothering me to let me know what is coming.....rain or shine--there is something!
So the news just said more rain coming! UGH!

 

[pumanator]

I would like to see what hot and humid would be like. It was warm and a little humid in june in Florida and I hardly used my meds

 

[vespasia]

Damp seems to get me everytime. The temp is not so important and the humidity.

 

[.Iona.]

Yep, a lot of pains, aches etc flare up in the cold, especially orthopaedic problems. Winter can be a big problem for many people.

 

[seajoy]

With my fibro - I can't take precip or humidity at all. Winter or summer, I'm in pain. I can't even have a humidifier running in the house, or I can't move out of my chair.

 

[pumanator]

so Arizona would probably be the best place for you.

My pops place at the Beach in So Cal is not too bad for me...I can work twice as long around his house as my own.