Barometric pressure and fibro

We have had storms passing through tonight. I have to use acupressure to just get through....it was a tough winter and spring for those of us affected by barometric changes. Really looking forward to some dry days!

When the pressure is changing rapidly...i experience so much more pain and raw nerve endings ? Also had therapy today and may be releasing toxins also!

My breathing also changes...to more shallow breathing.

When we have vacationed in desert locations , i had about 80% reduction in symptoms. My doc says move to the desert : ).

Has anyone experienced a reduction of reaction to barometric changes from anything other than the desert?

I joke about the "lumbago" in my knee, it starts hurting with a bad pressure change.

We've had a very cold and snowy winter, followed by weeks of cool, damp weather. Whew--it seems like this has gone on for a couple of years--just endless.

 My fibro has been really kicked up throughout my body; in fact, I even went to the doctor to have things checked out. Every area of my body has been affected and things are even more weird than usual.  However, my doctor seems to think it's nothing serious, so it's relieved my mind, somewhat.  He said he will recheck when I go for my yearly physical in a few weeks.  I do feel encouraged!

I really believe that if it's about 60 degrees or warmer and dry, things improve, at least for me. I've seen such improvement for years, and I'm nowhere near a desert. 

 For some reason, when it's hot and humid outside, my fibro doesn't flare much, usually.  It's the cold, damp stuff that always gets me--every year, for as long as I can recall.  My doctor encouraged me years ago to move to a warmer climate, but easier said than done.

Ljm2014: My breathing has been more shallow, too. I get this yearly in early Spring. It's hanging in there this year and I think it's due to the cool, damp weather. I've had numerous tests on it, but no answers.   One thing I've noticed about that is that it seems to also tie in with my sinuses.  I wonder if they might be a tad 'blocked' from dealing with the cold? 

That's just my little theory, though, but I sure feel better the more I can clear my sinuses and let them drain.  Drinking lots of water has helped a little, too, as well as steaming (VERY carefully, obviously) over boiling water.

I guess the good news is that it's gets warmer this weekend!

I live in Southern Ca. Very hot and dry here but we have changes in the pressure too. I can feel a change coming by the pain I have. I feel it even before I am out of bed. Headaches are the first sign of a change coming. I'll look outside and see the clouds trying to come over the mountains.

Of course it's better here than when I lived in the midwest where storms were common.

Puppylover

I live in AZ & have been other places and I too suffer with barometric pressure changes. I know a storm is on its way sometimes before the weather channel reports of one. My body doesn't like humidity so if I go some where that is cold with humidity, my body thinks it needs to start the FM process all over. Does anyone here have problems with feet & if so do you have any recommendations of what shoes to buy. I've tried several expensive ones but doesn't help. Thank you.

I agree with just about every comment.. barometric changes smack me hard..

Gonna check on those shoes - thnx for info..

I read that they did a study about barometric pressure and decided it does not affect pain or fibro. No one talked to us about it. I react.

As for shoes. I have inserts to support my instep. New Balance was recommended by my orthopedist and they work well. I occasionally wear fashionable shoes and have some Naturalizer sandals. Just don't buy cheap shoes. Not worth it. But for exercise New Balance is the best.

Barb

Hallahan, I own new balance tennis shoes. They are very comfortable to me.