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7. Cold and Damp Weather Trigger Arthritis
Have you ever had someone swear a storm was coming based on their knee pain? It’s a common misunderstanding that bad weather brings arthritis pain. In reality, a cold and wet climate does not cause arthritis, nor does a warm climate cure it for good.
This myth is a stubborn one, perhaps because temperature can indeed effect the joints. Treating a sore joint with heat can bring relief, and some people insist that moving to a warm, dry climate has made a world of a difference. However, these improvements could be explained by an active lifestyle: when the weather is nice and comfortable, you’re much more likely to stay active, and regular exercise is one of the best ways to improve arthritis symptoms and prognosis.
When the doctor explained that you had arthritis, you thought you knew what to expect.
