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Why is my rheumatoid arthritis worse in the summer?
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See below: It is the changes in barometric pressure as any fluid in your joints can expand or shrink with changes in barometric pressure.
Answered 1/19/2016
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Not per se, but:: If you have frequent bouts of rain or severe weather, a fall in barometric pressure preceding a storm will increase joint pain.
Answered 1/19/2016
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