Weather and Pain

[myree]

Hi all,
I'm scheduled for surgery in 1 week and 5 days...
They will be fusing the T5 S1...
Has any one else noticed that their pain gets worse with the weather?
When rain is moving in my pain seems almost intolerable.

[vndy]

Arthritis

In addition to scoliosis, I also have arthritis, so I can certainly sympathize with weather related pain... I find getting in the shower helps.

[crepehanger]

hello Marie-

I HATE cold wet weather- it makes me miserable- I can sympathize with you! I tell my friends on bad days that I have a 22 inch long barometer implanted in me and can accurately predict the weather. (someone measured my back incision and told me that's how long it was). Good thing they love a smartass.... Good luck with your surgery and please let us know how you do

[Karen Ocker]

I noticed that problem a little during recovery but not now--5 years post-revision.

[rainbow2010]

I had a doctor tell me that rain does not cause pain. He's wrong! Both my daughter and i can tell when rain is coming. We have been pretty much pain free this summer as we are in a drouhgt.