Arthritis and the weather
Many people with arthritis say their joints ache when it turns damp and cold, or when pressure swings. Feelcaster watches all three and gives you a heads-up.
Get early accessWhat Feelcaster watches for arthritis
Strongest first. You choose which triggers apply to you in the app.
Damp, humid air
Heavy, humid air, worse when it is windy. Starts to count at: Humidity above 70%.
Pressure swings
Air pressure rising or falling fast, usually around a passing front or storm. Starts to count at: A swing of about 6 hPa within 3 hours, or a clear shift from the day before.
Cold
Cold air, wind chill and fast drops in temperature. Starts to count at: A feels-like temperature below 50°F, or a drop of 8°F or more within 4 hours.
One thing to do on those days
On cold, damp days dress a layer warmer, warm up your joints before heading out and keep moving gently.
Arthritis: questions people ask
Is weather joint pain real?
Studies disagree, yet many people with arthritis report it. One large UK study found more pain on humid, windy days with low pressure. Feelcaster lets you check the pattern against your own logs.
How much warning will I get?
A Feelcast Warning means a rough stretch is likely within the next 12 hours. A Feelcast Watch means one is possible within the next 2 days. Quiet hours, 10 PM to 7 AM, hold both back.
Which kinds of arthritis can I watch for?
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout are all in the app, along with general joint pain.
Other conditions
Know before the weather does.
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