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Do Season Changes Affect Your Fibromyalgia?

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Biloxi, MS

As the season begins to change from Summer to Fall, I feel my symptoms worsen.

September 15, 2018
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What Causes of Fibromyalgia Symptom Flare-Ups?
Just ask any fibromyalgia sufferer, and these are some of the answers you will often hear:

Weather Changes – In particular, many struggle with cold, damp days or warm, humid days. Sudden changes in barometric pressure and incoming storm fronts are also common triggers.
Stress – This is the most frequently experienced trigger. Emotional strain can lead to days of triggered symptoms.
Overexertion – If you overdo it on a good day, you may find yourself in rough shape for the rest of the week.
Sleep Difficulties – Whether you don’t get enough sleep or have a sudden change in your sleep routine, increased symptoms may be on the way.
Does Weather Really Affect Fibromyalgia?
A recent study seems to contradict the claim of most fibromyalgia suffers that weather affects symptom severity. However, each person has different triggers. The fact is that if weather changes affect your symptoms, it doesn’t really matter if that isn’t the case for 300+ patients in Denmark. The important thing is coping with your triggers and learning how to deal with the condition successfully.

Caring for Fibromyalgia Naturally
The best way to prevent flare-ups is to keep fibromyalgia under control. While researchers don’t yet understand what causes fibromyalgia, there is a good reason to look at the C1 and C2 vertebrae. These bones, located at the base of the skull, protect the brainstem and help facilitate blood flow to the brain. A misalignment can interfere with these vital responsibilities and may even lead to the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

If you are suffering from a chronic health condition and have any history of head or neck trauma, contact an upper cervical chiropractor near you to have an examination. You may find that gentle upper cervical adjustments provide the natural relief you’ve been searching for.

September 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

No matter what the studies say, the changes in the barometric pressure causes me to have flare ups! If it's muggy, cold and rainy from sunny weather, or sunny to cold and rainy, it's the changes that get me everytime! I'm with most of my friends on here, the barometric pressure does me in!

September 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Always.. any weather change really effects my Fibro.

September 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

my is just the opposite when the weather gets colder i really suffer the heat i can only take to a point also when it is humid that also causes me to flare up i stay under air conditioning most of the time and in the winter i keep it 66 degrees all the time i cannot stand to go out in the winter unless i have to otherwise my bones just ach all over im very sensitive to temp changes all the time

September 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I hope you feel better soon dear friend!! Extreme heat & extreme cold both affect me!! Love & hugs Rosebud XOXO ps Don't know why my emojis stopped working?? :(

September 16, 2018

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