Hello!

Mala

Im 54, and starter having osteoarthritis in both hands since my 50th birthday. And it’s progressively getting worse. In December I started HRT patches to resolve the menopause symptoms but I also noticed that the pain in my hands got worse. Just wanted to make sure there isn’t a correlation between the two, but even more so, I seeking solution for the pain in my hands but without medication or operation preferably. Any suggestions welcomed! Mala

Chris_R

Hi @Mala

Welcome to the online community,so glad you found us.

You say that you were diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in your hands when you were 50 and progressively getting worse also started HRT for menopausal symptoms and you want to know if there is a correlation beyween the two.I can sympathize with the Osteoarthritis in your hands as i have it too.

Here are a few links that may help you.

Hand osteoarthritis: do female hormones play a part? Your questions answered. (versusarthritis.org)

Managing your pain | Treatments and self-help (versusarthritis.org)

I do hope these links are a help,please keep i n touch to tell us how you get on,also please visit our forums to chat to others every one is friendly understanding and informative.

All the best Christine

Chris_R