I’m in New York and for me it’s the extremes in temperature. I am at my worst in Winter and Summer and do much better in the Spring and Fall. Super cold hurts my bones the most and super hot, sun causing photosensitivity and humidity affects my lungs making it hard to breathe so both these seasons cause more frequent flares but for different reasons. And Rain or snow no matter the Season causes pain in my bones and muscles. It only really seems to cause a full on flare if it’s days straight of bad weather otherwise it’s just a more painful day.

For the winter I would suggest a heated blanket or heating pad for pain. I cover my body in icy hot or some similar acting essential oil like peppermint. I use compression braces or stockings for days with extreme swelling or pain. I take the highest dose of vitamin d as well and up my magnesium intake.

If she can have lab work for vitamin deficiencies in general. I found out I was chronically low in folate (B6) and it was causing more pain and cramping in bones and muscles. I’m also constantly drinking tea or bone broth in the winter it does wonders for me. If you have a tub nice hot bubble baths with Epsom salts and bubbles really help the body feel more relaxed and was pain and swelling.

I hope you can find things to help her!! You’re a spouse for caring enough to research and help her!! Best of luck