Rheumatic Joints
A painful inflammation has taken hold.; ; You cannot Sprint as quickly, nor Aim a weapon for long before having to lower it. Sprains are more likely.
Injury
Type
Permanent Affliction
Duration
No Treatment
Recovery
Negative
Effect
Caused by: [Misery Mode]
Rheumatic Joints is an Affliction found within The Long Dark. It is one of 6 unique Afflictions that can be encountered only within Misery Mode experience.
Rheumatic Joints is an Injury affliction in The Long Dark. Its effect is negative. It lasts permanent affliction.
It is caused by misery mode.
No specific treatment is listed — it resolves on its own or is avoided rather than cured.
Recovery time is listed as no treatment.
Verdict: Overall Rheumatic Joints is an injury best handled by avoiding its cause.