You sound like your from Texas. Or similar weather. It's nice outside right now, but a freeze is coming, then back up to 70 s again next week.
I feel it a little, my hand, back and shoulder. But weather does not effect me as much as emotions. If something is making me stressful, I hurt all over.
You say nausea and headache, could that be from the meds? Or sinuses? I have a bit of sinus problems from the cedar or something right now.
Your right about this disease, it's a roller coaster. You know I'm starting to think what I'm eating is also effecting me. I notice if I eat to much sugar, the next day my stiffness is worse.

yes Im from Houston area.Ive always loved the winters here because it usually changes back to warm by the time you get tired of the cold. also during the day (most of the time) its like fall weather. but since R.A. came along 1 and half yrs ago its been rough through the winter..it seems weird to me cuz this past summer I did great, some dificulty but mostly good.last winter bad and now so far this winter, many bad days.along with joint pain also flu like symptoms. when asking Rheumy about all these issues, she says R.A related.and same as you, mostly in my hands,shoulders,and feet and back,...you may be right about diet, Ive noticed some foods to stay away from. I watched Dr Oz today and he mentioned Elderberry extract to help with many things including immune system, thats one thing Ive never tryed but will next trip to drug store.also more yogurt may help with picking up so many bugs from my Grandchildren. Thanks for you answer..it always makes me feel better to chat with people who know where Im comming from. or maybe even just hear me complain in general ! lol

Holy Cow! Did you say grandchildren? If that picture is of you, you don't look old enough to have grandchildren. I also hear Dr. Oz mention Black Cherry juice. Was going to pick some up but it was so expensive. But might try, if it can help inflammation.

My gp has me on two fish oils a day for inflammation. I, too, notice when I eat a lot of sugar I have more aches and pains. However, weather affects me more-the rain, high humidity.

Here in NC our summers are so humid. I have more of a rough time in summer. But this winter, it has been very warm and now it's raining, raining! My knees feel like they have water bags above them. Being on prednisone doesn't help. I just absorb all the moisture around me.

Hi tinauger,

You go ahead and tell it like it is. This disease can demand the absolute best from us and that's really exhausting. We all need to express it. It's part of the healing.

I would really recommend ginger for the nausea. Do you have ginger beer there? Or you can just simmer fresh ginger for 10 minutes and drink it it as a hot or cold drink. It really does help so much and is also a great anti-inflammatory.

Be well dear lady.
V x x

CHanging weather is my enemy. Especially here, 30 miles south of Canada, where it has been unseasonably warm. I haven't worn a coat yet, maybe a sweatshirt and a lined hoodie over it, but certainly not a parka.
It started raining here this afternoon. I knew it was going to at 3am.

The elderberry extract/syrup that is available at most drug stores is called Sambucol. I should probably keep some on hand, now that I am starting MTX.
I don't even care if I jinx it . . . . the fact that I haven't had a cold in over a year, while being in college AND having a 10 year old tells me that my immune system has been on high alert for far too long. Not that I want a cold, but to me, that is a big indicator that I am not properly managed.
Ginger is great for nausea. I snagged some ginger/honey/darkbrown sugar packets at the Asian market a feww weeks ago. Heavenly in a cup of tea.
Hope you feel better soon!

Ah, winters in Texas! I also like the fact that you can have snow on Monday and be wearing flip flops on Thursday. When the temperature changes 50 degrees in less than a day, somethings gonna ache--even for those without RA.

I think that the humidity and fungus does a number on our sinuses, plus lots of plants sprouting and pollinating after a week of hot weather!

On the nausea and inflammation, try grating fresh ginger into water and adding lemon, serve over ice.... sip throughout the day.

I will try the ginger...Thanks everybody ! I do feel alittle better today but gonna keep some of that on hand to try.

Ah yes you got to love this Texas weather. I'm from north central Texas. There's an old saying if ya don't like the weather here stick around it'll change soon. Lol. The changes in weather Definately effect my RA pain n stiffness hope you feel better soon.