Chronic pain can be debilitating, which is why we compiled this list of the best places to live with arthritis and fibromyalgia in the US.
Medical conditions often strongly impact where we choose to live in order to have the highest quality of life possible. For example, you don’t want to live in a place that doesn’t have suitable ramps or accommodations for wheelchairs if you’re in one because that would likely impact your quality of life. Even something as simple as allergies can affect the places that are most suitable for you. I’m allergic to cedar, so living in Texas was challenging for me in the spring and I got sinus headaches quite frequently. Since moving to New York, I’ve had a lot fewer issues with that. Granted, the pollution and traffic cause other issues, but I digress.
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Arthritis is the inflammation and swelling of the joints and it’s caused by a combination of factors. Diet, nutrition, genetics, or prior injury all contribute to causing arthritis. Fibromyalgia is a disorder wherein there is full body pain accompanied by fatigue, memory, and mood problems. These conditions are related because they both involve joint and/or body pain and they can be debilitating, especially in non-ideal conditions. Generally speaking, places with lower humidity and temperate weather conditions, in general, are best for people who have chronic pain. I know a few people with arthritis who say high humidity and a lot of rain actually cause their pain to worsen. The same can be said for asthmatics, who should definitely check out our list of the best cities to live with asthma if they’re suffering where they live now.
In order to create this list of best places to live with arthritis and fibromyalgia in the US, we checked out TrialJoin to find the best weather conditions for those with arthritis and fibromyalgia. With the help of that study, we found places with the most pleasant weather. We used Holiday Weather to find the average annual temperate in each of those places. Our ranking is determined by the temperature and weather conditions.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best places to live with arthritis and fibromyalgia in the US.
11. Daytona Beach, Florida
Average annual temperature: 72.25
Daytona Beach is a generally warm place, so it’s great for chronic pain sufferers. The Arthritis Foundation and National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association are always open to helping you and your family. These organizations are dedicated to finding the best remedies.
10. Hilo, Hawaii
Average annual temperature: 74.58
Hawaii is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm climate, which will likely allow you to use fewer medications. The Arthritis Foundation in Hawaii will help you seek information and treatment. There are also chronic pain support groups here.
9. Athens, Georgia
Average annual temperature: 63.16
Athens has a temperate and warm climate. The city offers support groups for chronic pain and plenty of professionals and centers to help with treatment.
8. El Paso, Texas
Average annual temperature: 66.08
El Paso’s warm climate will likely help reduce your pain. Like the other cities on this list, there are many professionals and a branch of the Arthritis Foundation and National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association.
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7. Long Beach, California
Average annual temperature: 64.8
Long Beach is popular for having great weather that will reduce joint pain. The low amount of rain will also help ensure that you live with as little pain as possible.
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6. Key West, Florida
Average annual temperature: 78.5
Florida is a great place with a warm climate that will reduce arthritis and fibromyalgia pain. This is why it ranks on our list of the best places to live with arthritis and fibromyalgia in the US.
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5. Austin, Texas
Average annual temperature: 69.91
Austin has great weather conditions for anyone suffering from joint pain.
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4. Prescott, Arizona
Average annual temperature: 59.5
The weather in Prescott is pleasant and there are a lot of places where you can seek treatment.
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3. Los Angeles, California
Average annual temperature: 62.91
Los Angeles offers meetup groups for fibromyalgia support, which in conjunction with the great weather is perfect for anyone with chronic pain.
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2. Asheville, North Carolina
Average annual temperature: 56.58
North Carolina has generally great weather that helps reduce pain.
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1. San Diego, California
Average annual temperature: 64.75
Just like the previously listed Los Angeles and Long Beach, San Diego also offers weather that’s great for anyone suffering from pain. There are meetup groups here as well.
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That concludes our list of the best places to live with arthritis and fibromyalgia in the US. If you suffer from chronic pain, hopefully one of the places on this list will be a great new home.
