If you have arthritis you may find your symptoms worsen in the winter. Scientists don’t fully understand why cold weather tends to make chronic pain symptoms feel worse. It may be that our body’s pain receptors become more sensitive when the temperature drops. Some experts believe the pressure inside our joints may be affected by…
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If you are due to undergo surgery for arthritis, your symptoms are probably already pretty severe. As well as pain, you may be experiencing significant loss of movement and joint stiffness. Your quality of life is likely to have been impacted and you may have had to give up doing things that you love.