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Calculated Shard: 98 (from laksa198)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa098.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather","crawl_time":1770598250,"first_indexed_time":1510727091,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,healthline!www,\/health\/arthritis-weather s443","src_root_hash":"11478817528691466898","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Arthritis and Weather: Is There a Connection?","meta_descriptions":["Is there a connection between the weather and your arthritis symptoms? Read on to find out."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. But what does science say?\nArthritis is inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain.\nThere are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are\nosteoarthritis\n(OA), caused by repetitive movements, and\nrheumatoid arthritis\n(RA), an autoimmune disease.\nThere is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and stiffness.\nYou probably know someone who swears they can predict the weather by their arthritis pain. You may even be one of these people.\nThere’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather.\nMost people who believe their arthritis pain is affected by weather say they feel more pain in cold, rainy weather than in warm, dry weather.\nThere is some research to support the arthritis-weather connection, but some studies fail to provide conclusive evidence.\nA\n2014 study\nof 222 patients with OA of the hip seemed to support that barometric pressure and relative humidity influence symptoms.\nAnother older\n2007 study\nshowed that each 10-degree temperature drop was linked with an incremental increase in pain. And that rising barometric pressure also triggered pain in people with arthritis.\nOther studies, such as a\n2015 multicenter study\n, found the relationship between weather and pain to fluctuate on an individual level.\nMany people with arthritis feel worsening symptoms before and during rainy days. A drop in pressure often precedes cold, rainy weather. This drop in pressure may cause already inflamed tissue to expand, leading to increased pain.\nOne older\n2011 review\nsuggested that people feel pain on individual levels, so the influence of weather causing pain in some patients cannot be rejected.\nPeople with OA or RA aren’t the only ones who link weather to increased arthritis pain. According to the\nNational Psoriasis Foundation\n, warm weather may improve symptoms for some people with psoriatic arthritis. However, there is no conclusive evidence proving this link. But summertime may prove to be an easier time of year to be active outdoors.\nThe Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons also links rainy weather and changes in weather to the potential for increased aches and pain of arthritis in the\nknees\n,\nhands\n, and\nshoulders\n.\nAlthough drier, warmer weather may result in less pain, it doesn’t affect the course of the disease. Arthritis patients who reside in warmer climates are not spared from arthritis pain.\nMany people move to a warmer, less harsh climate when they retire. This type of move may provide some benefits, but curing arthritis isn’t one of them.\nAbout 300,000 children under the age of 16 have arthritis or some other form of rheumatic disease, according to the\nArthritis Foundation\n.\nAnyone can get arthritis, but the risk increases with age. Arthritis also tends to run in families.\nPeople who have injured a joint or are obese are at\ngreater risk\nof developing OA. Women develop RA at a\nhigher rate\nthan men.\nTreatment for arthritis depends, in large part, on the type of arthritis you have. A variety of medications are used to control inflammation and pain.\nHeating pads and cold packs can be applied directly to affected joints to ease pain.\nArthritis can interfere with the range of motion in joints. Regular stretching exercises can increase flexibility and strengthen supporting muscles. 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Li, MD, FACR]() — Written by [Ann Pietrangelo]() —  [Updated on July 15, 2022]()\n\n- [Arthritis and weather](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#arthritis-and-weather)\n- [Barometric pressure](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#barometric-pressure)\n- [Rain](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#rain)\n- [Accepted wisdom](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#accepted-wisdom)\n- [Is it worth moving?](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#is-it-worth-moving)\n- [Who gets arthritis?](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#who-gets-arthritis)\n- [Treatment](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/arthritis-weather#treatment)\n\nThere’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. But what does science say?\n\n## [The basics of arthritis]()\nArthritis is inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain.\n\nThere are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are [osteoarthritis](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/osteoarthritis) (OA), caused by repetitive movements, and [rheumatoid arthritis](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/rheumatoid-arthritis) (RA), an autoimmune disease.\n\nThere is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and stiffness.\n\n## [The arthritis-weather connection]()\nYou probably know someone who swears they can predict the weather by their arthritis pain. You may even be one of these people.\n\nThere’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather.\n\nMost people who believe their arthritis pain is affected by weather say they feel more pain in cold, rainy weather than in warm, dry weather.\n\nThere is some research to support the arthritis-weather connection, but some studies fail to provide conclusive evidence.\n\n## [Barometric pressure]()\nA [2014 study](http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24462921) of 222 patients with OA of the hip seemed to support that barometric pressure and relative humidity influence symptoms.\n\nAnother older [2007 study](https:\/\/www.amjmed.com\/article\/S0002-9343\\(06\\)01026-6\/fulltext) showed that each 10-degree temperature drop was linked with an incremental increase in pain. And that rising barometric pressure also triggered pain in people with arthritis.\n\nOther studies, such as a [2015 multicenter study](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26329341\/), found the relationship between weather and pain to fluctuate on an individual level.\n\n## [Blame it on the rain]()\nMany people with arthritis feel worsening symptoms before and during rainy days. A drop in pressure often precedes cold, rainy weather. This drop in pressure may cause already inflamed tissue to expand, leading to increased pain.\n\nA [2015 observational research study](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25342437\/) found that RA activity was significantly lower on sunny, less humid days.\n\nOne older [2011 review](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20570193\/) suggested that people feel pain on individual levels, so the influence of weather causing pain in some patients cannot be rejected.\n\n## [Accepted wisdom]()\nPeople with OA or RA aren’t the only ones who link weather to increased arthritis pain. According to the [National Psoriasis Foundation](https:\/\/www.psoriasis.org\/causes\/), warm weather may improve symptoms for some people with psoriatic arthritis. However, there is no conclusive evidence proving this link. But summertime may prove to be an easier time of year to be active outdoors.\n\nThe Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons also links rainy weather and changes in weather to the potential for increased aches and pain of arthritis in the [knees](http:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/topic.cfm?topic=A00212), [hands](http:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/topic.cfm?topic=A00224), and [shoulders](http:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/topic.cfm?topic=A00222).\n\n## [Is it worth moving?]()\nShould you move to a warmer climate to escape arthritis pain? According to the [National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases](http:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/Health_Info\/Rheumatic_Disease\/default.asp), there is no evidence to support that changing location will make a long-term difference in RA.\n\nAlthough drier, warmer weather may result in less pain, it doesn’t affect the course of the disease. Arthritis patients who reside in warmer climates are not spared from arthritis pain.\n\nMany people move to a warmer, less harsh climate when they retire. This type of move may provide some benefits, but curing arthritis isn’t one of them.\n\n## [Who gets arthritis?]()\nAccording to the [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/data_statistics\/arthritis_related_stats.htm) (CDC), about 58.5 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis.\n\nAbout 300,000 children under the age of 16 have arthritis or some other form of rheumatic disease, according to the [Arthritis Foundation](https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/diseases\/juvenile-arthritis).\n\nAnyone can get arthritis, but the risk increases with age. Arthritis also tends to run in families.\n\nPeople who have injured a joint or are obese are at [greater risk](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/basics\/osteoarthritis.htm) of developing OA. Women develop RA at a [higher rate](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33346105\/) than men.\n\n## [Treating arthritis]()\nTreatment for arthritis depends, in large part, on the type of arthritis you have. A variety of medications are used to control inflammation and pain.\n\nHeating pads and cold packs can be applied directly to affected joints to ease pain.\n\nArthritis can interfere with the range of motion in joints. Regular stretching exercises can increase flexibility and strengthen supporting muscles. Exercising in a swimming pool can be helpful if movement is difficult.\n\n### How we reviewed this article:\nSources\n\nHistory\n\nHealthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. 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Sex differences in clinical characteristics and their influence on clinical outcomes in an observational cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.  \n  <https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1297319X20302311>\n\nShare this article\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/post.healthline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Margaret-Li-500x500-Bio-1.png?w=105&h=105)\n\n[Medically reviewed]() by [Margaret R. 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The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain.\n\nThere are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are [osteoarthritis](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/osteoarthritis) (OA), caused by repetitive movements, and [rheumatoid arthritis](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/rheumatoid-arthritis) (RA), an autoimmune disease.\n\nThere is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and stiffness.\n\nYou probably know someone who swears they can predict the weather by their arthritis pain. You may even be one of these people.\n\nThere’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather.\n\nMost people who believe their arthritis pain is affected by weather say they feel more pain in cold, rainy weather than in warm, dry weather.\n\nThere is some research to support the arthritis-weather connection, but some studies fail to provide conclusive evidence.\n\nA [2014 study](http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24462921) of 222 patients with OA of the hip seemed to support that barometric pressure and relative humidity influence symptoms.\n\nAnother older [2007 study](https:\/\/www.amjmed.com\/article\/S0002-9343\\(06\\)01026-6\/fulltext) showed that each 10-degree temperature drop was linked with an incremental increase in pain. And that rising barometric pressure also triggered pain in people with arthritis.\n\nOther studies, such as a [2015 multicenter study](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26329341\/), found the relationship between weather and pain to fluctuate on an individual level.\n\nMany people with arthritis feel worsening symptoms before and during rainy days. A drop in pressure often precedes cold, rainy weather. This drop in pressure may cause already inflamed tissue to expand, leading to increased pain.\n\nOne older [2011 review](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20570193\/) suggested that people feel pain on individual levels, so the influence of weather causing pain in some patients cannot be rejected.\n\nPeople with OA or RA aren’t the only ones who link weather to increased arthritis pain. According to the [National Psoriasis Foundation](https:\/\/www.psoriasis.org\/causes\/), warm weather may improve symptoms for some people with psoriatic arthritis. However, there is no conclusive evidence proving this link. But summertime may prove to be an easier time of year to be active outdoors.\n\nThe Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons also links rainy weather and changes in weather to the potential for increased aches and pain of arthritis in the [knees](http:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/topic.cfm?topic=A00212), [hands](http:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/topic.cfm?topic=A00224), and [shoulders](http:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/topic.cfm?topic=A00222).\n\nAlthough drier, warmer weather may result in less pain, it doesn’t affect the course of the disease. Arthritis patients who reside in warmer climates are not spared from arthritis pain.\n\nMany people move to a warmer, less harsh climate when they retire. This type of move may provide some benefits, but curing arthritis isn’t one of them.\n\nAbout 300,000 children under the age of 16 have arthritis or some other form of rheumatic disease, according to the [Arthritis Foundation](https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/diseases\/juvenile-arthritis).\n\nAnyone can get arthritis, but the risk increases with age. Arthritis also tends to run in families.\n\nPeople who have injured a joint or are obese are at [greater risk](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/basics\/osteoarthritis.htm) of developing OA. Women develop RA at a [higher rate](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33346105\/) than men.\n\nTreatment for arthritis depends, in large part, on the type of arthritis you have. A variety of medications are used to control inflammation and pain.\n\nHeating pads and cold packs can be applied directly to affected joints to ease pain.\n\nArthritis can interfere with the range of motion in joints. 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Boilerpipe Text	There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. But what does science say? Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain. There are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are osteoarthritis (OA), caused by repetitive movements, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease. There is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and stiffness. You probably know someone who swears they can predict the weather by their arthritis pain. You may even be one of these people. There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. Most people who believe their arthritis pain is affected by weather say they feel more pain in cold, rainy weather than in warm, dry weather. There is some research to support the arthritis-weather connection, but some studies fail to provide conclusive evidence. A 2014 study of 222 patients with OA of the hip seemed to support that barometric pressure and relative humidity influence symptoms. Another older 2007 study showed that each 10-degree temperature drop was linked with an incremental increase in pain. And that rising barometric pressure also triggered pain in people with arthritis. Other studies, such as a 2015 multicenter study , found the relationship between weather and pain to fluctuate on an individual level. Many people with arthritis feel worsening symptoms before and during rainy days. A drop in pressure often precedes cold, rainy weather. This drop in pressure may cause already inflamed tissue to expand, leading to increased pain. One older 2011 review suggested that people feel pain on individual levels, so the influence of weather causing pain in some patients cannot be rejected. People with OA or RA aren’t the only ones who link weather to increased arthritis pain. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation , warm weather may improve symptoms for some people with psoriatic arthritis. However, there is no conclusive evidence proving this link. But summertime may prove to be an easier time of year to be active outdoors. The Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons also links rainy weather and changes in weather to the potential for increased aches and pain of arthritis in the knees , hands , and shoulders . Although drier, warmer weather may result in less pain, it doesn’t affect the course of the disease. Arthritis patients who reside in warmer climates are not spared from arthritis pain. Many people move to a warmer, less harsh climate when they retire. This type of move may provide some benefits, but curing arthritis isn’t one of them. About 300,000 children under the age of 16 have arthritis or some other form of rheumatic disease, according to the Arthritis Foundation . Anyone can get arthritis, but the risk increases with age. Arthritis also tends to run in families. People who have injured a joint or are obese are at greater risk of developing OA. Women develop RA at a higher rate than men. Treatment for arthritis depends, in large part, on the type of arthritis you have. A variety of medications are used to control inflammation and pain. Heating pads and cold packs can be applied directly to affected joints to ease pain. Arthritis can interfere with the range of motion in joints. Regular stretching exercises can increase flexibility and strengthen supporting muscles. Exercising in a swimming pool can be helpful if movement is difficult.
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Li, MD, FACR]() — Written by [Ann Pietrangelo]() — [Updated on July 15, 2022]() - [Arthritis and weather](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#arthritis-and-weather) - [Barometric pressure](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#barometric-pressure) - [Rain](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#rain) - [Accepted wisdom](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#accepted-wisdom) - [Is it worth moving?](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#is-it-worth-moving) - [Who gets arthritis?](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#who-gets-arthritis) - [Treatment](https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis-weather#treatment) There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. But what does science say? ## [The basics of arthritis]() Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain. There are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are [osteoarthritis](https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis) (OA), caused by repetitive movements, and [rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis) (RA), an autoimmune disease. There is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and stiffness. ## [The arthritis-weather connection]() You probably know someone who swears they can predict the weather by their arthritis pain. You may even be one of these people. There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. Most people who believe their arthritis pain is affected by weather say they feel more pain in cold, rainy weather than in warm, dry weather. There is some research to support the arthritis-weather connection, but some studies fail to provide conclusive evidence. ## [Barometric pressure]() A [2014 study](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24462921) of 222 patients with OA of the hip seemed to support that barometric pressure and relative humidity influence symptoms. Another older [2007 study](https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343\(06\)01026-6/fulltext) showed that each 10-degree temperature drop was linked with an incremental increase in pain. And that rising barometric pressure also triggered pain in people with arthritis. Other studies, such as a [2015 multicenter study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26329341/), found the relationship between weather and pain to fluctuate on an individual level. ## [Blame it on the rain]() Many people with arthritis feel worsening symptoms before and during rainy days. A drop in pressure often precedes cold, rainy weather. This drop in pressure may cause already inflamed tissue to expand, leading to increased pain. A [2015 observational research study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25342437/) found that RA activity was significantly lower on sunny, less humid days. One older [2011 review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20570193/) suggested that people feel pain on individual levels, so the influence of weather causing pain in some patients cannot be rejected. ## [Accepted wisdom]() People with OA or RA aren’t the only ones who link weather to increased arthritis pain. According to the [National Psoriasis Foundation](https://www.psoriasis.org/causes/), warm weather may improve symptoms for some people with psoriatic arthritis. However, there is no conclusive evidence proving this link. But summertime may prove to be an easier time of year to be active outdoors. The Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons also links rainy weather and changes in weather to the potential for increased aches and pain of arthritis in the [knees](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00212), [hands](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00224), and [shoulders](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00222). ## [Is it worth moving?]() Should you move to a warmer climate to escape arthritis pain? According to the [National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases](http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Rheumatic_Disease/default.asp), there is no evidence to support that changing location will make a long-term difference in RA. Although drier, warmer weather may result in less pain, it doesn’t affect the course of the disease. Arthritis patients who reside in warmer climates are not spared from arthritis pain. Many people move to a warmer, less harsh climate when they retire. This type of move may provide some benefits, but curing arthritis isn’t one of them. ## [Who gets arthritis?]() According to the [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/arthritis_related_stats.htm) (CDC), about 58.5 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis. About 300,000 children under the age of 16 have arthritis or some other form of rheumatic disease, according to the [Arthritis Foundation](https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/juvenile-arthritis). Anyone can get arthritis, but the risk increases with age. Arthritis also tends to run in families. People who have injured a joint or are obese are at [greater risk](https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm) of developing OA. Women develop RA at a [higher rate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33346105/) than men. ## [Treating arthritis]() Treatment for arthritis depends, in large part, on the type of arthritis you have. A variety of medications are used to control inflammation and pain. Heating pads and cold packs can be applied directly to affected joints to ease pain. Arthritis can interfere with the range of motion in joints. Regular stretching exercises can increase flexibility and strengthen supporting muscles. Exercising in a swimming pool can be helpful if movement is difficult. ### How we reviewed this article: Sources History Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our [editorial policy](https://www.healthline.com/about/process). - Arthritis of the hand. (2013). <http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00224> - Arthritis of the knee. 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Readable Markdown	There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. But what does science say? Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain. There are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are [osteoarthritis](https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis) (OA), caused by repetitive movements, and [rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis) (RA), an autoimmune disease. There is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and stiffness. You probably know someone who swears they can predict the weather by their arthritis pain. You may even be one of these people. There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about the relationship between arthritis symptoms and weather. Most people who believe their arthritis pain is affected by weather say they feel more pain in cold, rainy weather than in warm, dry weather. There is some research to support the arthritis-weather connection, but some studies fail to provide conclusive evidence. A [2014 study](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24462921) of 222 patients with OA of the hip seemed to support that barometric pressure and relative humidity influence symptoms. Another older [2007 study](https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343\(06\)01026-6/fulltext) showed that each 10-degree temperature drop was linked with an incremental increase in pain. And that rising barometric pressure also triggered pain in people with arthritis. Other studies, such as a [2015 multicenter study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26329341/), found the relationship between weather and pain to fluctuate on an individual level. Many people with arthritis feel worsening symptoms before and during rainy days. A drop in pressure often precedes cold, rainy weather. This drop in pressure may cause already inflamed tissue to expand, leading to increased pain. One older [2011 review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20570193/) suggested that people feel pain on individual levels, so the influence of weather causing pain in some patients cannot be rejected. People with OA or RA aren’t the only ones who link weather to increased arthritis pain. According to the [National Psoriasis Foundation](https://www.psoriasis.org/causes/), warm weather may improve symptoms for some people with psoriatic arthritis. However, there is no conclusive evidence proving this link. But summertime may prove to be an easier time of year to be active outdoors. The Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons also links rainy weather and changes in weather to the potential for increased aches and pain of arthritis in the [knees](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00212), [hands](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00224), and [shoulders](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00222). Although drier, warmer weather may result in less pain, it doesn’t affect the course of the disease. Arthritis patients who reside in warmer climates are not spared from arthritis pain. Many people move to a warmer, less harsh climate when they retire. This type of move may provide some benefits, but curing arthritis isn’t one of them. About 300,000 children under the age of 16 have arthritis or some other form of rheumatic disease, according to the [Arthritis Foundation](https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/juvenile-arthritis). Anyone can get arthritis, but the risk increases with age. Arthritis also tends to run in families. People who have injured a joint or are obese are at [greater risk](https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm) of developing OA. Women develop RA at a [higher rate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33346105/) than men. Treatment for arthritis depends, in large part, on the type of arthritis you have. A variety of medications are used to control inflammation and pain. Heating pads and cold packs can be applied directly to affected joints to ease pain. Arthritis can interfere with the range of motion in joints. Regular stretching exercises can increase flexibility and strengthen supporting muscles. Exercising in a swimming pool can be helpful if movement is difficult.
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