Yes the weather has a huge impact on my pain levels! Right now we hit a high of 10 deg today UGH and snow and it really ups my pain were in a cold snap and will see many negative numbers temp wise and humiditys in the 90%s. I hope you feel better! I do a lot of heat, both heating pad and my electric throw

Absolutely! Barometric pressure changes affect a good majority of people with Fibromyalgia. There is a new weather front arriving in the Midwest right now. I've been feeling gradually more achy as the day has gone on. My legs are horrible right now. I use heat, Arnica gel and a cream for pain made By Ted's Brain Science. Also, you can get Epsom Salts in lotion form which can be nelpful. By morning, I will be very stiff with increased pain levels. Your complaint is very common. Take care.

Yes, as mentioned above, the pressure systems can make or break your day. Season changes are the worst. There are actual weather sites that forecast for aches and pains. Most are labeled now under "arthritis". Those poor sufferers suffer as much as we do. But since "arthritis" is more widely known...they get the tag on the sites. Here is a link. Just plug in your zip code at the top. Then you will need to filter the "personalization". On this website, it will even give you options like "hair day", LOL. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/minneapolis-mn/55449/arthritis-weather/24151_pc.

Another tip, to help during there barometric issues in the weather patterns, you can follow an 'arthritic' diet. There are foods known to cause more pain than others by increasing the tiniest amounts of inflammation. By eating more arthritic friendly foods, you can alter the amount of pain you feel. For example, if I know a storm is going to be rolling in later in the week, I stock up on broccoli. By eating broccoli 3x/week, I can reduce that extra pain. I also avoid certain foods during that time also.

Human barometer here. No diet helps me, but yep, those darn pressure changes just... OUCH.

Of course! Weather is a huge deal. Like Leo said, we are human barometers. You may have to use a heating pad every day. Hot baths can also help if you have a bathtub. I live in Hawaii and we moved to the rainy side of the island. It rains pretty much 7 days a week so it's damp all day and night. My body hates it and the dampness goes to my bones. I have to use the heating pad all day and night to help with the deep aches and stiffness. I can't wait to move from this horrible place.

Hi Everyone,
Thank you for all your advice! My heating bill has increased more than 3 fold this last month! I will try some of your tips.

Before bed every night, I already rotate using these creams on my neck, lower back and hands: arnica cream, Penetrex, Blu Emu cream. But I wake up still stiff. (I think these creams help my hands though--I haven't had tendonitis on my hands since using them every night.)

Wonderbaby: That website page is not found anymore. But I found some other sites. Thanks for the tip on searching under "arthritis weather".

Bluesky: Did you find another place to live? (I haven't kept up with you for a while.)

Hi achybones23 Northern California I grew up there and yes weather like everyone has said makes a huge difference. Why I’m chiming in is to mention two things that really help me. I have had fibro for 25 yrs so I have tried it and everything else, Anyways every week I go float in epson salt . I know the company that I float with is trurest and they have one in San Jose not sure where else but it feels wonderful. I actually feel no pain for two hours after I float. I forgot what that felt like. Their website talks about all the benefits of the floating pods. The other thing I use is CBD mainly the cream but I also drop oil under my tongue and it does help. I hope this helps. Namaste

-33 here. I have flanel sheets at night, use candles during day to dry/warm air, fireplace to read by; heater in my office at work. If I’m not constantly mindful of my environment, then I end up in a lot of pain...stay warm!

Acheybones, no... our lease doesn't expire till July 31. But, I've regretted moving to this area as soon as we unpacked. People warned me it was rainy, but I didn't know they meant THIS rainy... and muddy, and moldy, and dark, and disgusting, and depressing... and... you get the idea!

Keepswimming: What is the name of the epsom salt float place in San Jose??
Is it like a hot tub?

https://www.truerest.com/ I highly recommend it. It is worth a try anyways. Let me know if you decide to try it out. I wish the best to you. Namaste.

Hi I was just on the float website and I didn’t see San Jose. Weird because my brother told me there was one close to his home (Almaden area)

Maybe if you are interested there are probably other companies that offer floats. Best wishes namaste