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What Causes Tiredness During Rainy Season?
Question: Greetings. Aside from affecting sinuses, is their any clinical description of the effects of cloudy rainy weather on making a person feel tired and just not himself? I've noticed since reaching near 60 that whrn the weather turns rainy and cloudy I just don't feel myself, tired, etc. in addition to the sinus discomfort which I know about for several years.
Thanks, XXXXXXX XXXX
Thanks, XXXXXXX XXXX
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Hello XXXXXXX
While I couldn't find any actual research studies done on this subject, we do know that lower barometric pressure (which happens during rainy weather) is correlated with increased headaches, and in people with arthritis, more joint pain.
We also know that when there is less light and more hours of darkness, more melatonin is produced and this can increase feeling tired. With increased melatonin, the body may produce less serotonin and so some people are affected with feeling blue during winter months when there is less daylight.
So, your experiences are explainable and some people are more sensitive to atmospheric pressure changes and amount of light than others.
Some people benefit from full spectrum lamps to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder, but it sounds from your description as though that is not your situation but rather that you only occasionally feel off from these effects.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can explain further.
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Hello XXXXXXX
While I couldn't find any actual research studies done on this subject, we do know that lower barometric pressure (which happens during rainy weather) is correlated with increased headaches, and in people with arthritis, more joint pain.
We also know that when there is less light and more hours of darkness, more melatonin is produced and this can increase feeling tired. With increased melatonin, the body may produce less serotonin and so some people are affected with feeling blue during winter months when there is less daylight.
So, your experiences are explainable and some people are more sensitive to atmospheric pressure changes and amount of light than others.
Some people benefit from full spectrum lamps to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder, but it sounds from your description as though that is not your situation but rather that you only occasionally feel off from these effects.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can explain further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Taking Tylenol or Advil would be appropriate for headache pain. But it won't help the fatigue.
You might benefit from regular aerobic exercise to release endorphins which can counteract some of the effects.
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Taking Tylenol or Advil would be appropriate for headache pain. But it won't help the fatigue.
You might benefit from regular aerobic exercise to release endorphins which can counteract some of the effects.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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