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Does arthritis get worse when it's cold out?

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Possibly: Some people feel that cold weather makes their symptoms worse.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Rajeev Pandarinath answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Cold Joints: While your cartilage thickness does not change with the weather, arthritis sufferers often complain of increased pain with cold or rainy weather.

Answered 8/22/2013

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