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Arthritis: people say that moving to the southwest "helps" their arthritis. in florida, humidity is about 90% year round. worse effect on arthritis?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Yes and No: If you have arthritis, we need to know the type as there are 2 common types of Arthritis: Rheumatoid(more serious) and Osteoarthritis(also called degenerative joint disease). We need to know which/how many joints are affected. Do you have a regular doctor? WHAT IS HIS/HER ADVICE ABOUT THE EFFECT OF WEATHER ON ARTHRITIS? IT IS SOMEWHAT CONTROVERSIAL SO DO NOT MAKE THIS DECISION TO MOVE LIGHTLY.

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Answered 6/21/2018

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A member asked:

Arthritis: people say that moving to the southwest "helps" their arthritis. in florida, humidity is about 90% year round. worse effect on arthritis?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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