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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: fedupDonna on April 16, 2017, 09:35:35 AM

Title: Painful Joints in Hands
Post by: fedupDonna on April 16, 2017, 09:35:35 AM

Hi I am waiting to have a new merina coil fitted next week and to start on premarin. My symptoms have increased with intensity since my out of date coil was removed 2  weeks ago and I'm so fed up with it all. My left hand especially feels so swollen and like it's been crushed the pain is there 24/7. Will this all subside once I'm on her? I hope the anger goes too!!!  :'( x

Title: Re: Painful Joints in Hands
Post by: CLKD on April 17, 2017, 03:12:13 PM

As oestrogen levels drop so muscles may become lax = aches and pains.  The body may dry = itchiness inside and out  ::)

Title: Re: Painful Joints in Hands
Post by: fedupDonna on April 18, 2017, 09:26:31 PM

Thank you ladies it helps so much having others experiences on this crazy roller coaster!! X :o

Title: Re: Painful Joints in Hands
Post by: fedupDonna on April 19, 2017, 12:52:34 PM

Thank you ladies it helps so much having others experiences on this crazy roller coaster!! X :o

Title: Re: Painful Joints in Hands
Post by: CLKD on April 19, 2017, 05:56:20 PM

Take a pain relief if the joints are painful to ease symptoms.

Title: Re: Painful Joints in Hands
Post by: Mbrown001 on April 19, 2017, 07:06:45 PM

I have nodules growing on quite a few fingers. I did see a rheumatologist and was told it's osteoarthritis.
I don't tolerate anti inflammatory tablets but what does work for me is Voltarol 12 hour gel. I've only recently tried this and it's so good. I put it on my fingers at night before bed and it really eases things.
I'm on HRT but it doesn't touch arthritis pain at all.

Mrs Brown