Arthritis Pain | Is Arthritis Pain Affected By The Weather?

June 17th, 2010 by Zandra Jones, RN BBA

Does the weather affect people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis? It is a question that has been asked for centuries, with many people swearing that the pain increases in cold, rainy weather and is more bearable in warmer conditions. This article looks at some of the research investigating these theories.