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Originally Posted by senior citizen

Who feels they are weather sensitive in Florida????

I'm particularly referring to storm fronts that constantly come through in the summer months......plus the humidity which is a constant.

Up north, the bone chilling cold, plus damp rainy weather is a culprit as well.


Below are just some facts I found with regard to barometric pressure changes.....

1. Baro-Receptors: Our joints contain baro-receptors, which are sensory nerves. These nerves respond to changes in pressure in the atmosphere. When the barometric pressure is low, rainy, damp weather occurs. The receptors react to this and that’s when joint swelling, pain and aching begins.
2. Barometic Pressure and Temperature: According to Arthritis today.com, barometric pressure is the weight of the air that surrounds us. Sometimes an increase in barometric pressure can prompt joint pain. A drop in temperature can also increase arthritic pain.
   
   Expert Insight: Dr. Robert N. Jamison, who, along with his colleagues at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, conducted a questionnaire survey of 558 chronic pain patients, which showed that the greater the degree of change in the climate, the greater pain people experience.
   
   Pain Signals Sent By Nerves: Barometric pressure generally falls right before the arrival of wet, damp weather. When this happens, your bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons have to adjust by expanding. When expansion occurs, sensitized nerves send out pain signals.
   
   Inflammation: Damp weather can detonate inflamed joints.

I have never lived further north than Atlanta. I Was born in Texas, moved to Florida, moved to Georgia, moved back to Texas, moved to Georgia and now happily and comfortably living in Florida. I can't imagine living where it is cold. I guess it is all a matter of perspective.