Can hot weather affect arthritis?

Dehydration in summer can reduce joint lubrication, which worsens arthritis pain. Ensure you drink enough water and keep your sugar levels in check, as high diabetes can also increase general body inflammation.

Don't blindly believe people telling you to apply random cooling pastes or taking unverified herbs for summer joint pain. If the swelling or stiffness is bad, go see an orthopedician or rheumatologist for proper advice.

During hot weather, keeping your diet light and anti-inflammatory helps. Try adding ginger to your morning tea and eat light, water-rich vegetarian foods to help ease some of the joint stiffness naturally.

I used to worry so much when my knees started aching during high summer, thinking my condition was worsening. My doctor assured me that humidity and air conditioning can temporarily trigger this, and it is quite normal.

My rheumatologist explained that high humidity causes tissues around the joints to expand, leading to increased pain. She advised staying in air-conditioned or well-ventilated areas and keeping light stretching exercises going.

Actually, the heat and humidity in Mumbai is no joke, yaar. My mom's knee pain totally flares up when it gets super stuffy, so we try to keep her hydrated and comfortable indoors.