Why do people's bones ache when it is about to rain?

Answer 1

it's not the bones, it's the joints

most joints are encapsulated with free fluid floating through them. People who have aged, or for whatever reason have some structural weakness in the capsules are sensitive to pressure changes in the atmosphere.

air pressure usually drops before it rains, and the pressure inside the joint stays the same, creating more of a difference, thus causing the joint to ache.

Answer 2

Just to help clarify things.

"Banzai_4" has given you the best answer.

Add to that, that some injuries also ecapsulate fluids in places associated with joints in the skeletal system.

I had some major surguries in my left foot when I was seven and eight years old. I, too would get those aches when the weather turnes sour. Winters have always been painful, miserable seasons, for me.

Answer 3

I think it is their joints not their bones that ache. I think it has to do with barometric pressure during an approaching storm. It lets their damaged joints get too close together and painfully rub the worn joint surfaces.

Answer 4

The air pressure changes effect people who have weak bones. Usually the elderly.

Answer 5

Here's a web site with some information on it.

THANKS.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020102/health.htm read this one once you open the site
A diet for the joints: you can safely go to
work on an egg

Answer 6

alot of times this happens when you have arthrits

Answer 7

http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/5365.html

Answer 8

that's a damn good question. hunh. i never thought about it. I'M BREAKING THE RULES!