Health Buzz: There's No Link Between Rainfall and Joint Pain, Study Says

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Health Buzz: There's No Link Between Rainfall and Joint Pain, Study Says
That's not to say all hope is lost for those clinging to their beliefs.

By David Oliver , Associate Editor, Social Media |Dec. 14, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.
 

It's a common myth that changes in weather conditions like rainfall and rising humidity exacerbate joint or back pain, especially for those with arthritis. (Getty Images)

You know the feeling: It starts pouring rain, your joints start aching and you think the two are connected. Unfortunately, new research hasn't been able to confirm that there's such a link.

It's a common myth that changes in weather conditions like rainfall and rising levels of humidity exacerbate joint or back pain, especially for those with arthritis. Previous research has only led to mixed results.

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/health-buzz/articles/2017-12-14/theres-no-link-between-rainfall-and-joint-pain-study-says

[GtHawk]

Okay, then I have an extremely overactive imagination because I definitely have an increase in arthritic and joint pain when there are weather changes as does my mother. Good to know we are just imagining it and don't really hurt.

[Suppressed]

Ridiculous study.

[Smokin Joe]

They went by  outpatient visits? Who can get an appointment the same day? Who will go to the doctor because their  joints hurt because it is raining (low pressure system, cold, damp)? If you have joint pain, chances are you have what you need to deal with it at home and don't need to see a doctor anyway.

What a crock.