Feeling under the weather?

March 7, 2003

Here's a terrific article which explains that there may be some TRUTH in the phrase"feeling under the weather" !

Linda

"UNDER THE WEATHER" EXPLAINED3/7/03 We often say we're "under the weather." Now researchers have the science to prove it's not just a cliché. Tracy Outslay/HEADACHE SUFFERER:

"It's just the pain is so unbearable."Tracy Outslay suffers from cluster headaches - 4 to 6 week periods when she can get excruciating headaches nearly every day. She also suffers from migraines - and both can be tied to the weather. Dr. Lawrence Newman/NEUROLOGIST:

"As the storm front is moving in and the barometric pressure falls, for some reason, that sets off a cascade of events within the brain of people with migraines that triggers a headache."Meantime, a change of seasons seems to trigger the cluster headaches. Dr. Lawrence Newman/NEUROLOGIST:

"Clusters typically occur during spring time going into summer and fall going into winter months. And it's been believed it's due to times of the year where there is the most sunshine, or other times of the year when there's the least amount of sunshine that sets off the cycle."Even though medication helps, Tracy is still an anxious weather watcher. Tracy Outslay/HEADACHE SUFFERER:

"I get very nervous now."Dr. Lawrence Kalkstein specializes in "biometeorology," how the weather affects animals, plants, and humans. Lawrence Kalkstein, Ph.D./UNIV. OF DEL.:

"There are a large variety of health problems affected by the weather. The most obvious are heat and cold. We do not do well when temperature extremes are reached. We respond well to the normals, but we don't respond well to the extremes."Studies show allergies, asthma, and arthritis pain are among the ailments with weather ties that can now be tracked with the help of the internet. So the next time you're feeling "under the weather," check the forecast. It may be what's ailing you.

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