How Weather Changes Might Affect Your Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms

Once you’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis for a while, you might notice that your symptoms seem to ebb and flow with the weather. No, you’re not imagining it: The weather really can affect your joint pain and stiffness.

In this video, learn how hot, cold, and humid conditions can influence your symptoms and some ways you can prepare for seasonal changes.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD

Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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