As temperatures drop in the fall and winter,
you may notice that your psoriatic arthritis flares up more often.
Cold weather tends to make joints more tender
and stiff. Cold, dry air can draw moisture out of your skin and make psoriasis
worse, too.
You don’t need to change your psoriasis
arthritis treatment; you just need to do a little extra to avoid those
flare-ups caused by the cold.
Try these simple tips to keep your symptoms in
check.
- Dress warmly to prevent exposure
to cold air, which will trigger joint pain and dry out skin
- Soak in a warm bath to ease
arthritis pain
- Incorporate regular exercise into
your daily routine, to keep your joints from getting stiff
- Use a humidifier in you home to
combat the drier air caused by central heating
- Take care of your immune system by
avoiding sick people, getting the flu shot, and washing your hands regularly
- Eat a healthy diet to boost your
immune system, fight off infections, and help calm inflammation
