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A member asked:
Is it bad to go out in the cold after taking a hot shower? why do some people say i'll get arthritis?
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Not true: You will not get arthritis from going out in the cold you might get a little stiff from the cold but im'not aware of any study that would link it to getting arthritis.
Answered 3/27/2012
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No: It will not cause arthritis. I'm not sure why some people would say that.
Answered 4/21/2012
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