For those of you with arthritis- have you ever noticed how the weather affects how you feel? Have you been able to predict rain or snow with amazing accuracy? Have you ever wondered how the rainy weather where you are traveling to might effect what you feel like when you get there?There is a fun web site endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation that may help. Go to AccuWeather.com, on the home page on the top left is a box that asks for your city, state or zip code. The local forcast will come up and at the bottom of the page is a section on weather for your health. They have an Arthritis Index measure. They take into consideration changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity and predict if symptoms will be mild to severe. To get this measure for another day, say later in the week or the following week choose the 1-5 day forcast. Pick the day you are curious about and click on forcast details, this will bring up an Arthritis Index measure for that day for morning and evening.It can be fun and useful. Try it for a while and see if in fact their index matches how you feel. There are many factors that influence how you feel. How active you have been, a sudden increase or decrease in activity, viruses, how you have slept and your stress level to name a few. The idea is to be prepared, maybe plan less on days you think will be more painful. Have cold or heat handy to help with any increase in pain.
By the way AccuWeather also has a Frizz Advisory to help you avoid bad hair days.
Susan Gordon PT
Arthritis Program Lead Therapist
Awesome info, Susan!
Great job Susan. This should start some good conversation.
Susan – What a great resource you are for those living with arthritis and other physical challenges. Gret blog. Thanks.
While I work with you, and know that you are an amazing, caring, knowledgable therapist, it really hit home when my Mom went misdiagnosed for a long time until she came to you for therapy. You knew what was hurting her and you knew how to make her feel better. It was like a miracle. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, experience, and compassion with your patients and their families. It means a lot to all of us!!
christine bubb
Ahh, the answers to all my friz questions are now just a click away… hey, cool! They also have a uv level and a dog walking index. Great site. Thanks!