Would HRT help with osteoarthritis and slow progress?

May_james

Mid 50s female with increasing hand pain over last 12 months and start of painful joints in toes.

How is it best to deal with this? Would HRT make any difference?

Paracetamol and voltarol are current treatment I use.

Thanks

Anna

Hello @May_james and welcome to the online community,

Youve raised an interesting question about whether HRT would make any difference to the joint pain you are currently experiencing in your hands and toes. There’s a short article on the Versus Arthritis website regarding HRT, but it talks more about using it to treat osteoporosis and prevent fractures

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/

There has been a recent discussion on the forum too you might like to have a read of the posts and perhaps ask some questions. Other members may also share their experiences.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/698787#Comment_698787

Do let us know how you’re getting on,

Anna ( Mod)