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butterflii410
butterflii410
I've heard that weather changes can affect some people but I've never noticed if it affected me. But today I'm wondering if it did.

As you all probably know, I started gluten free over 2 weeks ago and am feeling better. Not as tired, a little more energy. But today was awful. I am so tired and I had no energy, just like before the diet. Ugh, I hate this feeling. Anyway, it occurred to me that maybe it was the weather. I live in Oregon and the weather can be unpredictable at times. Last week it was in the 70s but this week it's been in the 50s and 60s but pretty dry. Today felt colder because the wind was blowing and it rained a lot. I had to stand out in it to get my daughter from the bus. I'm in a bit more pain than usual but nothing major.

What are your thoughts? How are you affected by weather?
Emily710
Emily710
I am not affected by the weather. What did you eat yesterday? Did you eat out? Cross contamination?

Glad the diet is helping.
countr
countr
Yes, weather changes, barometer readings all affect my fibro and this is common. I have been gluten free for 5 years now, I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. Another thing that causes flare ups this time of year is my severe pollen allergies. This year pollen counts have been very high. I don't know if you have any allergy problems. Hang in there.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know where you are coming from, I live in Iowa, Just turn around and the weather changes! LOL! I am very much affected by the weather. IAfter 10 years of this, I have figured out that when the Air Pressure changes it affects me. Especially with my Arthritis. I have become my own weather woman since the titanium plate was put in my neck. people didn't used to believe me, but I can tell you within hours that it is going to rain, it's weird, I get a ping in my neck. Kinda like if someone thumped me with their finger.
I don't know if you can or believe in it, but I have found that tanning somewhat helps when it's gloomy out.
Hope You Have A Better Tomorrow!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh....weather....OW! OW! OW!

The barometric pressure really affects me. It took my hubby and me YEARS to figure out that when I'm in so much pain I can barely walk, the barometric pressure is usually to blame.

Whenever a storm is approaching the area, the pain kicks in really bad. On top of the usual fibro pain, I get a feeling around my rib cage as if a steel band is constricting that area. The pain gets so severe that every movement hurts. And NOTHING stops that pain.

So, yes, the weather affects me.
milily
milily
Yes, weather affects my pain levels. Cold, rain, too hot, humidity, changes in barometric pressure all increase my pain. Also, temperature fluctuations of 20 or sometimes less from one day to the next.
Bubbabiker
Bubbabiker
Yes, the barometric pressure changes has an effect on my wife's Fibro. It's more pronounced in the fall/winter/spring time while calm during the summer.
Trix007
Trix007
I have tried to pin my pain levels to the weather, but it doesn't seem to be true for me in the short term. However, I did have about 3 months last Summer where my leg & back pain was less, so I'm hoping that means in June I am due for the Fibro symptoms to back off!
Poweroverpain
Poweroverpain
Yes, absolutely and hugely. So ready for summer!
Fantod
Fantod
I have been miserable for a few days due to the weather changes. I can tell when a new weather front is coming in about 100 miles out. I am more accurate than the meteorologists with none of their pay.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, the weather affects me to....I noticed this morning that my knees bother me pretty bad when a weather system is headed this way....
Gentle hugs to all....hope u have a restful night.....Tina@>~~
deleted_user
deleted_user
Weather definitely affects me. Cold and damp make the pain much worse. Here is a poem I wrote today.

END OF PAIN

I don't like the cool rain.
My body is full of pain.
Sometimes I think it's driving me insane.
I pray to God but it seems in vain.
My body is still filled with the pain.
Please God make it easier to bear.
Help me feel that other's do care.
In my suffering I feel so alone.
For all my sins I atone.
In your loving arms please hold me secure.
May one day the doctors find a cure.
My body they will tend.
The pain will come to an end.
Cocoa1
Cocoa1
Weather has always exacerbated my fibro. When I first noticed the correlation I couldn't understand why the weather had such a dramatic effect on my condition. Then I began to read that others were affected as well.

Throughout my research I learned that changes in barometric pressure deplete serotonin. I also learned that fibromyalgia is possibly caused by low serotonin and neurotransmitters in the brain. If we already have low serotonin, other conditions can further deplete the serotonin making symptoms worst.

All of the following can further deplete serotonin: certain medications, rapid life style, stress, over work, chronic pain, rapid changes in hormone levels (pms, menopause, peri menopause), rapid changes in barometric pressure (weather), chemical sensitivities, rapid changes in blood sugar etc. This helped me to understand our plight with fibro better.

Dr. Kaslow states that: "For years it has been known in medicine that low levels of serotonin/ or Norepinephrine can cause many diseases and illnesses. Some of the diseases and/ or illnesses caused by or associated with low levels of Serotonin and or/ Norepinephrine include:"

. fibromyalgia
. depression/moody
. anxiety
.panic attacks
. insomnia/sleep disorders
. obesity
. hypoglycemia
. chronic pain states
. migraines
.restless leg syndrome
. add/adhd
.premenstrual tension
.anorexia
. bulimia

I found this to explain a great deal as to why we suffer.
Abotsd
Abotsd
OMG, cold and rainy? I'm staying in bed! of course.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Weather alway effects me. Wet, damp weather is the worst.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My body HATES the weather we are having in Chicago right now...wet and cold. I have been in a flare that won't go away,,,and the weather is supposed to be the same for most of the coming week. I have always joked that I could be a better "weatherman" than those on tv...as my body is super sensitive to changes in the barometric pressure...or it seems to know when a front is coming in. I am desperately wanting some dry, sunny weather!!
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