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I'm am 22.since the cold weather hit i've been experiencing joint pain also body aches legs arms etc.also joint pain tender to touch.what can it be?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

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Joint aches and cold: It may be related to the change in barometric pressure - as the pressure drops in anticipation of bad weather your joints - actually the capsules around the joints swell - causing pain. check out http://wtop.com/news/2013/11/cold-weather-exacerbates-a-bodys-aches-and-pains/ just try to stay warm.

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Answered 4/20/2015

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A member asked:

I'm am 22.since the cold weather hit i've been experiencing joint pain also body aches legs arms etc.also joint pain tender to touch.what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Williams answered

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