Does Arthritis Actually Worsen During Winter?

Does Arthritis Actually Worsen During Winter?

We at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center are here to tell you it’s not just a complete myth. If you’ve got arthritis in your feet or ankles, winter can feel like a three-month-long battle with stubborn joints. We’ve all heard people say they can feel the rain coming in their bones, but how much of that is just a spooky old wives’ tale, and how much is actually happening under your skin? Let’s break down what’s actually fact and what’s total fiction when it comes to the winter arthritis blues.

All About Raynaud’s Phenomenon

All About Raynaud’s Phenomenon

What if every time your body felt cold — What’s going on with your extremities when they hurt and turn colors? What’s happening is a fairly common phenomenon called Raynaud’s (pronounced “RAY-nawds”). Raynaud’s is a reaction to feeling cold, emotionally upset, or stressed out. For reasons that aren’t clear to medical researchers and physicians, the…

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