Why does body metal ache in the rain?

Question

I have a rod in my knee and it aches when it rains outside. I have heard other people say the same about metal they have in their body.

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Answer 1

If barometric pressure changes cause discomfort in these implants you’d expect that sensitive people would be unable to fly in planes, where the drop in pressure is 10x or greater than anything experienced due to weather.