Do different seasons bring on different symptoms?
For me, winter causes more lumbar, SI joints, and peripheral joint pain, whereas summer causes more fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain.
I also have fibromyalgia and feel like that has most of the same symptoms regardless of the seasons (while extreme cold or heat can exacerbate symptoms, they are still the same kinds of symptoms).
March and October are my most painful months of the year.
As the days get shorter and the cold deepens in October, I can understand why you feel worse. March can be quite cold and the damp weather can worsen the pain of spondyloarthritis. Thanks for sharing a view into your struggles with spondy. Rebecca (team member)
A biggie - for me by far the biggest - was left off this list: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, such as house chores, lifting/carrying almost anything, or any form of repetitive exercise like even walking. The docs say these activities are "good for you," but I'm betting they don't ever have to experience this trauma. I find them mostly just painful-to-excruciating... And the debilitating "damage" can last a long time (like weeks on end). It's a Catch-22: damned if I do and damned if I don't. And, to just survive, there's always too much necessary "do" involved. Oh how we understand. It's really hard to manage when pain is ruling your days and nights. Finding balance is so very important. I too find there's too much "do" involved. I have had to switch things up managing to complete a few small things each day instead of on one or two days during the week. Managing to keep things much more simple also has helped. Recently I read this article - it is a reminder to ease up and include rest in the mix. Hope it helps. https://axialspondyloarthritis.net/living/rest-productivity-balance Sending thoughts of healing your way. Rebecca (team member)
Winter
- it seems the cold months are horrible for many in our community. I know it makes my pain intensify. What are your worst symptoms at this time of year? I try to manage by staying warm and cozy, bundled and protected. How do you manage to get through the winter months? Rebecca (team member)
winter
Oh how we understand - cold weather is quite a big trigger. What are your worst symptoms during winter months? Rebecca (team member)
