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Posted 12/6/2007 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
Does cold weather make every bone, joint and muscle in your body hurt?  When I go outside and its cold, I automatically get drained of all energy and hurt all over.  It sucks!

I just want to die sad   

Posted 12/7/2007 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
Melly, I'm sorry the cold is making you feel so bad. For me I have problems in both the cold and the heat, although it's the heat that makes me really sick and makes my symptoms flare. I do okay in mildly cold weather, but really cold weather makes my bones hurt. Have you ever tried an electric blanket. We've talked about them before on the forum and most people who have them really like them. This is the first winter I've had an electric blanket and I love heating it up and crawling under the warm blankets. I'm asking for a heated throw for Christmas so I can snuggle up under one on the couch. I really hope you get some relief soon. Take care
Posted 12/7/2007 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Melly,

   Like Hippi, I seem to do better in the cooler weather. I have more pain in the summer, but the really cold weather does make my joints hurt.

   I also agree with the electric blanket. I use mine every night now. I keep my house temp around 68 and the electric blanket feels good on the old bones.... :-) .

  I hope this gets better for you. I know some of the others have more problems in the winter like you.... sad . Hang in there and keep us updated. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                     Babs

Posted 12/7/2007 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Greetings, Melly! I have the same problems you mention with the cold. It is dreadful and hard to get through the days sometimes. The electric blanket idea is an excellent suggestion. I prefer my heated mattress pad but I am sure the heated blanket works just as well. Maybe you could get yourself an early Christmas present?
Posted 12/7/2007 4:12 AM (GMT 0)
The cold weather causes me pain- one winter I was so bad I could barely crawl across a room. I do very bad in the heat- I get weak and sick from it. I prefer to have moderate temperatures year round but do not live where that would be possible.
Posted 12/10/2007 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Love the cold weather.  The only problem I have is that I have raynauds and it is worse in the cold.  However, it is much worse when it is in the 30s and 40s and damp.  When winter really sets in it is not as bad.  My joints and muscles do not seem to stiffen up in the winter but most people do have problems.  I was always different and have not changed in my old and sick age.

Bill

Posted 12/10/2007 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
The cold weather doesn't affect my bones that way... I'm glad about that....I would much rather be cool that hot....
Posted 12/10/2007 7:08 AM (GMT 0)
I have a lot of problems in the winter as well, but it's generally when it's damp.. I have raynauds too, which causes a lot of pain.. but lately the cold has been horrid on my arthritis.. but, it's also been very damp, rainy, and icey. I've had to use a wheelchair off and on, and when I don't use that, I have to use a cane, but the electric blanket does help a lot.. and a hot bath before you go to bed too, helps. I hope the pain gets better for you. I know the feeling.
Posted 12/13/2007 1:54 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Melly, bless your heart, it sounds like you are in for a long winter. As for me I hate the winter. Even when I wasn't sick. I have always ahated te cold weather. As for the extra pain involved though I noticed I have that more when it's wet out than when it's cold out. Yes I agree with the others get an electric blanket it will really help.

hugs

carol

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