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I feel worse when it rains. Why is it always raining? I want to feel alittle better. Give me a break!

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, NJ
September 6
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Members connected over feeling worse when it rains, with many pointing to barometric pressure changes and moisture as triggers for increased... Read more

Members connected over feeling worse when it rains, with many pointing to barometric pressure changes and moisture as triggers for increased pain, vertigo, and other MS symptoms. Several members shared practical coping strategies like running a dehumidifier at home, staying indoors during rain, and avoiding temperature extremes. A recurring theme was the power of mindset, with many encouraging each other to not let weather or MS control how they feel, and to find joy in the small, happy moments of each day.

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Ugh, rain — nature's way of saying "not today!" You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Many MyMSTeam members notice their MS symptoms flare up when the weather changes, and there's actually science behind it.

When a storm rolls in, barometric (air) pressure drops. This shift can affect how your nervous system Show Full Answer

Ugh, rain — nature's way of saying "not today!" You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Many MyMSTeam members notice their MS symptoms flare up when the weather changes, and there's actually science behind it.

When a storm rolls in, barometric (air) pressure drops. This shift can affect how your nervous system functions, which can trigger or worsen MS symptoms like fatigue, pain, and brain fog.

As one MyMSTeam member put it: "I can tell when a system is coming in by my symptoms acting up — just like horses in a field." Here are a few things that may help on those rainy days:

- Plan ahead — if you see a low-pressure system in the forecast, adjust your schedule to allow for more rest
- Vitamin D supplementation — some evidence suggests it may help reduce MS relapse rates; ask your neurologist before starting
- Run through a self-care checklist — are you too tired, hungry, or cold? Addressing basic needs can sometimes ease that "off" feeling
- Rest when needed — don't push through it; listen to your body

Always check with your neurologist before making any changes to your treatment or trying new supplements.

September 6
A MyMSTeam Member

Scott here in Fairfield, CA. Three things make this city go — I-80, Travis AFB, and some rainfall. Agriculture is a big part of the healthy economy. Today we live in the information age with constant distractions. We all need to build our mental endurance skills.

September 7
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I've always blamed it on the barometric pressure in the air because my body starts to hurt more.

September 6
A MyMSTeam Member

Rain is the worst (moisture in general). I get clogged and my vertigo kicks up a notch. I run a dehumidifier in my home (don't care about those so called AC that does de-humidification... which mine does... but still need a separate dehumidifier). Really any kind of pressure change but rain brings that moisture I can't deal with (stay inside and hide).

September 6
A MyMSTeam Member

Oh ps. I didn't mean to 'diss' those people who feel affected by changes in 'barometric pressure'.

I KNOW IT affects my mom with arthritis etc.

Since I live in Washington and 'barometric pressure' and rain and changes and hail and blue skies and Are FOREVER MORE changing on the DAILY...

I will NOT let the weather determine HOW I FEEL. No thank you.

I will DECIDE HOW I'm going to feel. For example...today
Blue skies. Good day in 5th grade school with Asha. Chickens happy. Goats happy. (They told me so!) Hub happy
Son happy...ish as far as 18 yo go!

So blue sky =Happy healthy Amy.
Bc I said so!

Healthy cells to you!
;)Amy
@A MyMSTeam Member
@A MyMSTeam Member Freak
@A MyMSTeam Member

Xoxo all.
Amek

September 8

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