Bodily Complaints (Arthritis, Headache, Tooth Pain, Etc) Affected By Change in Barometric Pressure

 

Conditions that may be triggered by a change in barometric pressure:

(1) arthritis, especially in rheumatoid disorders

(2) headache

(3) sinusitis

(4) dental pain (barodontalgia)

(5) sites of old injury (fracture, trauma, war injuries)

 

Risk factors for pain or discomfort:

(1) a sudden drop in barometric pressure

(2) cold temperatures

(3) past history of being affected by the weather

 

A common problem is distinguishing barometric headache from a migraine headache.