Re: Changing Climates-Does that help?

[Guest guest]

i have been wondering that myself. just my experieences today alone is enough

to remind me i want out of this body!!!!!!! i have been battling tendonitis

again (left elbow) today at work it felt like my left femur wast gonna shoot

across the room. (thankfully i work at a chiro office) my dr adjusted me and

suggested i buy a belt and tie my leg on!! after i finished my shift and drove

the family out to eat.my left knee felt twisted. then it shot to my right

shoulder. my spine started to move on it own (Neck) then finally spasms down

the

side that all i can say is felt like a baby kicking. but since it's on my side

and been going on for 6 yrs, although my friend was saying that elephants can

take 2 yrs. they told me i'd have a mutant with all the meds i am on!!! it's

the brood!!!!!!i went for my first pt monday. but the whole hour was measuring.

she said most spines are an s shape and mine is like a c. tomorrow i am

driving my friend to the hospital to have his lower spine fused, so keep terry

swanson in your thought and prayer tomorrow. maybe i can get an ultrasound and

see

what color my mutant is?! i have front end troubles. i need refrig door seal

replaced. my mom in law thinks i might have made too much $ for the circuit

breaker program. boy i hope not. then i go soak my poor bones and muscles and my

roof is leaking!! (atleast it leaks in the tub!!) that's my fun. see it

couldn't last forever. but 2 yrs was a pretty good run. i just hope i can pull

outta

this flare soon

kathy in il

[Guest guest]

i have been wondering that myself. just my experieences today alone is enough

to remind me i want out of this body!!!!!!! i have been battling tendonitis

again (left elbow) today at work it felt like my left femur wast gonna shoot

across the room. (thankfully i work at a chiro office) my dr adjusted me and

suggested i buy a belt and tie my leg on!! after i finished my shift and drove

the family out to eat.my left knee felt twisted. then it shot to my right

shoulder. my spine started to move on it own (Neck) then finally spasms down

the

side that all i can say is felt like a baby kicking. but since it's on my side

and been going on for 6 yrs, although my friend was saying that elephants can

take 2 yrs. they told me i'd have a mutant with all the meds i am on!!! it's

the brood!!!!!!i went for my first pt monday. but the whole hour was measuring.

she said most spines are an s shape and mine is like a c. tomorrow i am

driving my friend to the hospital to have his lower spine fused, so keep terry

swanson in your thought and prayer tomorrow. maybe i can get an ultrasound and

see

what color my mutant is?! i have front end troubles. i need refrig door seal

replaced. my mom in law thinks i might have made too much $ for the circuit

breaker program. boy i hope not. then i go soak my poor bones and muscles and my

roof is leaking!! (atleast it leaks in the tub!!) that's my fun. see it

couldn't last forever. but 2 yrs was a pretty good run. i just hope i can pull

outta

this flare soon

kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Hi ,.....welcome to the group! I live in OK, and the weather

is always changing around here too. Today, it was so nice, didn't

even need a jacket. But, tomorrow, will need a coat, the way the

weather man is talking.

I have heard that some move to AZ, FL, etc to feel better. It will

be interesting to here responses from this topic.

I will pray for better days for you, and hubby,.....Tawny

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved

to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,.....welcome to the group! I live in OK, and the weather

is always changing around here too. Today, it was so nice, didn't

even need a jacket. But, tomorrow, will need a coat, the way the

weather man is talking.

I have heard that some move to AZ, FL, etc to feel better. It will

be interesting to here responses from this topic.

I will pray for better days for you, and hubby,.....Tawny

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved

to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

[Guest guest]

You know, I have never seriousy considered moving out of the Pacific NW

(and probably never will), but the cold, the rain and dampness has

bothered me so much more in the last couple of years. One of my

daughters & her hubby talk about moving to Arizona...younever know, I

may tag along! (Jan - are you ready for company??? : ) Of course when

Spring & Summer come, I'll probably change my tune...it truly is lovely,

green and mild then.

Hugs...

Tess

[Guest guest]

You know, I have never seriousy considered moving out of the Pacific NW

(and probably never will), but the cold, the rain and dampness has

bothered me so much more in the last couple of years. One of my

daughters & her hubby talk about moving to Arizona...younever know, I

may tag along! (Jan - are you ready for company??? : ) Of course when

Spring & Summer come, I'll probably change my tune...it truly is lovely,

green and mild then.

Hugs...

Tess

[Guest guest]

Kathy, what a day! I will keep you, and your friend in my prayers, T

> i have been wondering that myself. just my experieences today alone

is enough

> to remind me i want out of this body!!!!!!! i have been battling

tendonitis

> again (left elbow) today at work it felt like my left femur wast

gonna shoot

> across the room. (thankfully i work at a chiro office) my dr

adjusted me and

> suggested i buy a belt and tie my leg on!! after i finished my

shift and drove

> the family out to eat.my left knee felt twisted. then it shot to my

right

> shoulder. my spine started to move on it own (Neck) then finally

spasms down the

> side that all i can say is felt like a baby kicking. but since it's

on my side

> and been going on for 6 yrs, although my friend was saying that

elephants can

> take 2 yrs. they told me i'd have a mutant with all the meds i am

on!!! it's

> the brood!!!!!!i went for my first pt monday. but the whole hour

was measuring.

> she said most spines are an s shape and mine is like a c. tomorrow

i am

> driving my friend to the hospital to have his lower spine fused, so

keep terry

> swanson in your thought and prayer tomorrow. maybe i can get an

ultrasound and see

> what color my mutant is?! i have front end troubles. i need refrig

door seal

> replaced. my mom in law thinks i might have made too much $ for the

circuit

> breaker program. boy i hope not. then i go soak my poor bones and

muscles and my

> roof is leaking!! (atleast it leaks in the tub!!) that's my fun.

see it

> couldn't last forever. but 2 yrs was a pretty good run. i just hope

i can pull outta

> this flare soon

>

>

> kathy in il

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kathy, what a day! I will keep you, and your friend in my prayers, T

> i have been wondering that myself. just my experieences today alone

is enough

> to remind me i want out of this body!!!!!!! i have been battling

tendonitis

> again (left elbow) today at work it felt like my left femur wast

gonna shoot

> across the room. (thankfully i work at a chiro office) my dr

adjusted me and

> suggested i buy a belt and tie my leg on!! after i finished my

shift and drove

> the family out to eat.my left knee felt twisted. then it shot to my

right

> shoulder. my spine started to move on it own (Neck) then finally

spasms down the

> side that all i can say is felt like a baby kicking. but since it's

on my side

> and been going on for 6 yrs, although my friend was saying that

elephants can

> take 2 yrs. they told me i'd have a mutant with all the meds i am

on!!! it's

> the brood!!!!!!i went for my first pt monday. but the whole hour

was measuring.

> she said most spines are an s shape and mine is like a c. tomorrow

i am

> driving my friend to the hospital to have his lower spine fused, so

keep terry

> swanson in your thought and prayer tomorrow. maybe i can get an

ultrasound and see

> what color my mutant is?! i have front end troubles. i need refrig

door seal

> replaced. my mom in law thinks i might have made too much $ for the

circuit

> breaker program. boy i hope not. then i go soak my poor bones and

muscles and my

> roof is leaking!! (atleast it leaks in the tub!!) that's my fun.

see it

> couldn't last forever. but 2 yrs was a pretty good run. i just hope

i can pull outta

> this flare soon

>

>

> kathy in il

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In my own experience, having moved from The Upper Penninsula of

Michigan to Salt lake City, yes, it did help, with the breathing and

the Pain levels. Deb in Salt lake City

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved

to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a

long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

[Guest guest]

In my own experience, having moved from The Upper Penninsula of

Michigan to Salt lake City, yes, it did help, with the breathing and

the Pain levels. Deb in Salt lake City

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved

to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a

long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I don't think changing really helps in the long run. Dry warm

climate would be great but would it cause other problems. I feel

the best when it is really hot here and the there is no rain

forecast but I had been doing good this winter with the cold until I

overdid it at the quilt show so I just don't know.

I think the weather does have a lot to do with how we feel but I

think it is the weather systems moving through for me more then the

heat or cold. The pressure systems seem to other me more then

anything.

Good luck and God bless you both,

Althea

[Guest guest]

,

I don't think changing really helps in the long run. Dry warm

climate would be great but would it cause other problems. I feel

the best when it is really hot here and the there is no rain

forecast but I had been doing good this winter with the cold until I

overdid it at the quilt show so I just don't know.

I think the weather does have a lot to do with how we feel but I

think it is the weather systems moving through for me more then the

heat or cold. The pressure systems seem to other me more then

anything.

Good luck and God bless you both,

Althea

[Guest guest]

,

I moved from NJ to Fl last March and I have to say it is wonderful not

having to live through another winter. Instead of being housebound,

wrapped up in blankets on the couch, I am outside enjoying life. This

is the first year I didn't experience the winter blues. I honestly

can't say if it's the weather that makes me feel better or the fact

that I am more active. Exercise helps RA and I'm getting more of it,

so that could be part of the reason I feel much better. I don't care

what the reason is, I'm just very happy to be here.

a

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 01:25:08 -0000, brenda_seeker

<brenda_seeker@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I moved from NJ to Fl last March and I have to say it is wonderful not

having to live through another winter. Instead of being housebound,

wrapped up in blankets on the couch, I am outside enjoying life. This

is the first year I didn't experience the winter blues. I honestly

can't say if it's the weather that makes me feel better or the fact

that I am more active. Exercise helps RA and I'm getting more of it,

so that could be part of the reason I feel much better. I don't care

what the reason is, I'm just very happy to be here.

a

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 01:25:08 -0000, brenda_seeker

<brenda_seeker@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Deb,

I appreciate hearing from you an your sharing your personal

experience with me. I have copied your reply and I plan to discuss

your experience with my husband. I appreciate everyone's comments on

this subject. I realize that many cannot just get up and move. Just

the " thought " of moving makes us feel tired yet there comes a time

when one needs to consider different avenues and choices.

Thanks again and please know that your comment is truly appreciated.

> >

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

> and

> > I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

> pain

> > than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> > whether to be winter or spring.

> >

> > I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> > climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

> the

> > long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps

moved

> to

> > a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a

> long

> > term-perhaps a year or longer?

> >

> > Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

> personal

> > experience regarding climate control or changes.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hello Deb,

I appreciate hearing from you an your sharing your personal

experience with me. I have copied your reply and I plan to discuss

your experience with my husband. I appreciate everyone's comments on

this subject. I realize that many cannot just get up and move. Just

the " thought " of moving makes us feel tired yet there comes a time

when one needs to consider different avenues and choices.

Thanks again and please know that your comment is truly appreciated.

> >

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

> and

> > I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

> pain

> > than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> > whether to be winter or spring.

> >

> > I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> > climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

> the

> > long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps

moved

> to

> > a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a

> long

> > term-perhaps a year or longer?

> >

> > Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

> personal

> > experience regarding climate control or changes.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hello Althea,

Thank you so much for your responce. I agree with you 100%. It

seems to be the weather systems moving through more than the

> heat or cold. The pressure systems seem to bother us as well.

This winter living here in Missouri, it's cold and wet a couple of

days then the weather warms up and it feels like spring. Then it

becomes a vicious circle.

Funny that we try to keep the temperture inside the house constantly

the same but the outside weather somehow still affects us. Oh well,

didn't mean to ramble on. (haha) I've been holding so much back for

so long, it's nice to be able to talk a little about it with those

who understand pain and how it affects one's life physically,

mentally and emotionally.

--- In , " blueroses11 " <bluerose11@e...>

wrote:

>

> ,

> I don't think changing really helps in the long run. Dry warm

> climate would be great but would it cause other problems. I feel

> the best when it is really hot here and the there is no rain

> forecast but I had been doing good this winter with the cold until

I

> overdid it at the quilt show so I just don't know.

>

> I think the weather does have a lot to do with how we feel but I

> think it is the weather systems moving through for me more then the

> heat or cold. The pressure systems seem to other me more then

> anything.

>

> Good luck and God bless you both,

> Althea

[Guest guest]

Hello Althea,

Thank you so much for your responce. I agree with you 100%. It

seems to be the weather systems moving through more than the

> heat or cold. The pressure systems seem to bother us as well.

This winter living here in Missouri, it's cold and wet a couple of

days then the weather warms up and it feels like spring. Then it

becomes a vicious circle.

Funny that we try to keep the temperture inside the house constantly

the same but the outside weather somehow still affects us. Oh well,

didn't mean to ramble on. (haha) I've been holding so much back for

so long, it's nice to be able to talk a little about it with those

who understand pain and how it affects one's life physically,

mentally and emotionally.

>

> ,

> I don't think changing really helps in the long run. Dry warm

> climate would be great but would it cause other problems. I feel

> the best when it is really hot here and the there is no rain

> forecast but I had been doing good this winter with the cold until

I

> overdid it at the quilt show so I just don't know.

>

> I think the weather does have a lot to do with how we feel but I

> think it is the weather systems moving through for me more then the

> heat or cold. The pressure systems seem to other me more then

> anything.

>

> Good luck and God bless you both,

> Althea

[Guest guest]

Yes, weather systems changing barometric pressures, really impact my

Fibromyalgia!

Today is a continuation of yesterday's Fibro Flare!

I'm actually praying that it will snow just so the weather system

will release and the weather will change.

Also, has anyone tried " humor therapy " on days when the pain is the

worst? Reading as many jokes, watching as much comedy as possible.

Laughter releases endorphines which help with pain. Soothing music

and singing does too. Helps me when the pain pills don't help

enough.

Anyway, todays fun humor for the ladies on this site is:

" Most of you have read the scare-mail about the person whose

kidneys were stolen while he was passed out. While that was

an " urban legend, " this one is not...it's happening every day.

My thighs were stolen from me during the night of August 3rd a few

years ago. It was just that quick. I went to sleep in my body and

woke up with someone else's thighs. The new ones had the texture of

cooked oatmeal. Who would have done such a cruel thing to legs that

had been wholly, if imperfectly, mine for years. Whose thighs were

these? What happened to mine? I spent the entire

summer looking for them. I searched, in vain, at pools and beaches,

anywhere I might find female limbs exposed. I became obsessed. I

had nightmares filled with cellulite and flesh that turns to bumps

in the night. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living

out my life in jeans and Sheer Energy pantyhose.

Then, just when my guard was down, the thieves struck again. My

butt was next. I knew it was the same gang because they took pains

to match my new rear end (although badly attached at least three

inches lower than the original) to the thighs they had stuck me

with earlier. Now my rear complimented my legs, lump for lump.

Frantic, I prayed that long skirts would stay in fashion.

It was several years ago when I realized my arms had been switched.

One morning while fixing my hair, I watched, horrified but

fascinated, as the flesh of my upper arms swung to and fro with the

motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary. My body was

being replaced, cleverly and fiendishly, one section at a time.

Age? Age had nothing to do with it. Age was supposed to creep up,

unnoticed and intangible, something like maturity. NO, I was being

attacked, repeatedly and without warning.

In the end, in deepening despair, I gave up my T-shirts. What could

they do to me next? My eyes began to remind people that they needed

a new pair of Hush Puppies. My poor neck disappeared more quickly

than the Thanksgiving turkey

it now reminded me of.

That's why I've decided to tell my story; I can't take on the

medical profession by myself. Women of America, wake up and smell

the coffee!

That isn't really " plastic " those surgeons are using. You know

where they're getting those replacement parts, don't you? The next

time you suspect someone has had a face " lifted, " look again! Was

it lifted from you?

Check out those tummy tucks and buttocks raisings. Look familiar?

Are thoseyour eyelids on that movie star? I think I finally may have

found my thighs...and I hope that Crawford paid a really good

price for them!

This is NOT a hoax! This is happening to women in every town every

night. Warn all your friends.

I thought someone had stolen my breasts. I was lying in bed and

they were gone, as I sprang from my bed I was relieved to see that

they were just hiding in my pajama bottoms. "

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Have a great day and stay warm!

Until,

Kim

[Guest guest]

Yes, weather systems changing barometric pressures, really impact my

Fibromyalgia!

Today is a continuation of yesterday's Fibro Flare!

I'm actually praying that it will snow just so the weather system

will release and the weather will change.

Also, has anyone tried " humor therapy " on days when the pain is the

worst? Reading as many jokes, watching as much comedy as possible.

Laughter releases endorphines which help with pain. Soothing music

and singing does too. Helps me when the pain pills don't help

enough.

Anyway, todays fun humor for the ladies on this site is:

" Most of you have read the scare-mail about the person whose

kidneys were stolen while he was passed out. While that was

an " urban legend, " this one is not...it's happening every day.

My thighs were stolen from me during the night of August 3rd a few

years ago. It was just that quick. I went to sleep in my body and

woke up with someone else's thighs. The new ones had the texture of

cooked oatmeal. Who would have done such a cruel thing to legs that

had been wholly, if imperfectly, mine for years. Whose thighs were

these? What happened to mine? I spent the entire

summer looking for them. I searched, in vain, at pools and beaches,

anywhere I might find female limbs exposed. I became obsessed. I

had nightmares filled with cellulite and flesh that turns to bumps

in the night. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living

out my life in jeans and Sheer Energy pantyhose.

Then, just when my guard was down, the thieves struck again. My

butt was next. I knew it was the same gang because they took pains

to match my new rear end (although badly attached at least three

inches lower than the original) to the thighs they had stuck me

with earlier. Now my rear complimented my legs, lump for lump.

Frantic, I prayed that long skirts would stay in fashion.

It was several years ago when I realized my arms had been switched.

One morning while fixing my hair, I watched, horrified but

fascinated, as the flesh of my upper arms swung to and fro with the

motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary. My body was

being replaced, cleverly and fiendishly, one section at a time.

Age? Age had nothing to do with it. Age was supposed to creep up,

unnoticed and intangible, something like maturity. NO, I was being

attacked, repeatedly and without warning.

In the end, in deepening despair, I gave up my T-shirts. What could

they do to me next? My eyes began to remind people that they needed

a new pair of Hush Puppies. My poor neck disappeared more quickly

than the Thanksgiving turkey

it now reminded me of.

That's why I've decided to tell my story; I can't take on the

medical profession by myself. Women of America, wake up and smell

the coffee!

That isn't really " plastic " those surgeons are using. You know

where they're getting those replacement parts, don't you? The next

time you suspect someone has had a face " lifted, " look again! Was

it lifted from you?

Check out those tummy tucks and buttocks raisings. Look familiar?

Are thoseyour eyelids on that movie star? I think I finally may have

found my thighs...and I hope that Crawford paid a really good

price for them!

This is NOT a hoax! This is happening to women in every town every

night. Warn all your friends.

I thought someone had stolen my breasts. I was lying in bed and

they were gone, as I sprang from my bed I was relieved to see that

they were just hiding in my pajama bottoms. "

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Have a great day and stay warm!

Until,

Kim

[Guest guest]

Different climates are helpful to different people. I personally have

a difficult time with humidity, but because of " multiple " problems "

with my lungs I also can't deal with higher elevations. I live in the

desert and while I still have many problems with my RA, I am much

worse when we visit places with high humidity.

I strongly suggest if you are considering a move to visit the place

you are considering at least a few times, at different times of the

year. Hopefully you will experience a sample of the weather

conditions you might expect should you move.

Everyone is different as to what is best for them. You have to find

what is best for you.

Sorry I'm so late in replying. I've been off for quite awhile due to

an injury and complications of an existing problem. Anyone ever

wanting to email me, please demail me directly as I can't always read

the list.

Elaine in Vegas

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved

to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Different climates are helpful to different people. I personally have

a difficult time with humidity, but because of " multiple " problems "

with my lungs I also can't deal with higher elevations. I live in the

desert and while I still have many problems with my RA, I am much

worse when we visit places with high humidity.

I strongly suggest if you are considering a move to visit the place

you are considering at least a few times, at different times of the

year. Hopefully you will experience a sample of the weather

conditions you might expect should you move.

Everyone is different as to what is best for them. You have to find

what is best for you.

Sorry I'm so late in replying. I've been off for quite awhile due to

an injury and complications of an existing problem. Anyone ever

wanting to email me, please demail me directly as I can't always read

the list.

Elaine in Vegas

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to RA-Support so please bare with me. My husband has RA

and

> I have Fibro. We live in Missouri and my husband is having more

pain

> than usual. The weather has been changing fast, it's not sure

> whether to be winter or spring.

>

> I have read that it would help if we moved to a warmer and drier

> climate yet medical comments say that such moving doesn't help in

the

> long run. I'm hoping that someone in this group has perhaps moved

to

> a drier warmer area and if so, did it made a difference over a long

> term-perhaps a year or longer?

>

> Would appreciate any information one might have in their own

personal

> experience regarding climate control or changes.

>

>