Question: Does climate impact arthritis [1] pain [2]?

Answer: Weather conditions can contribute to arthritis [1] pain [2], according to Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. in Arthritis Answers From the Experts [3].

It is well-known that cold weather can worsen osteoarthritis symptoms. Thus, many arthritis [1] patients find relief in the dry, hot climate of the southwest. Other patients seek out warm yet humid climates, such as that of south Florida. Reactions to a more humid climate have varied; however, some patients are helped and some are not.

Discover more ways to alleviate arthritis [1] pain [2] in Arthritis Answers From the Experts [3].