Can allergies trigger an arthritis flare up?

[havocmom]

Don't really think I am fighting a bug but the joints are about to send me over the edge. Allergies have been acting up since the snow left and the dust is back.

[MuseRider]

1. In my experience

anything or nothing can trigger my arthritis. What kind of arthritis? Mine is killing me today.

[rucky]

2. drastic changes in the weather can

and if you're in the East, you probably qualify.

my expertise is dogs, but i don't see why it wouldn't be different in humans

[havocmom]

3. it's rheumatoid. Weather is stable and lovely here in the west

Slight breeze kicking up the dust (only 2 paved roads in the whole county) and I am either sneezing or knocked out on antihistamines.

Heating pad/warm baths and slow movement only things that help. Been keeping me awake at night. Joints which haven't bothered me in years are inflamed too. Spine in a wreck, hip joints excruciating, hands and feet swollen and really causing a lot of pain.

About ready to have someone take me out and shoot me. Starting to get depressed, even tho I know it will pass eventually. Makes me cranky to feel so sore and weak.

[SouthernDaisy]

4. A definite YES

Good to know that I'm not the only one experiencing this.