Even trying to push the spray button on a bottle of hair spray is impossible. I'm concerned about how quickly it's worsening. I live in Pennsylvania where we have a lot of moisture and cold weather. Osteoarthritis is degenerative joint disease that affects the cartilage of joints. This is the gristle-like material that cushions bone surfaces.
Most people develop some osteoarthritis as they age, simply from constant use of their joints.
Many people have no pain as a result, while others eventually need surgery to replace the joint. Sometimes arthritis affects one joint more severely than another. Although some people experience slight worsening of symptoms with changes in weather, people still have arthritis in warm, dry weather. Climate does not change the course of the disease. There has been a revolution in medical thinking regarding treatment for osteoarthritis.