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Why does my arthritis get worse when weather's bad?
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Change in pressure: Arthritis pain can get worse when there is a change in weather, sometimes called "weather ache". This is because an arthritic joint is inflamed and has more fluid in. This makes the joint more sensitive to a change in the barometric pressure. If the barometer is falling, it leads to pain and "weather ache".
Answered 9/2/2012
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