Arthritis Support Group

as a matter of fact it did, never put the two together tho. Hmmmm wonder what that means?

I have only just started menopause and have yet to notice any difference. Something to keep eye out for though.

I cant believe no one is interested in this? I have found some evidence of my theory in a book I've got from the library and will post it when my pain is better!

NO , I had a hysterectomy at age 30, so I have not experienced this. Im interested in everything i can learn about arthritis. Thanks

I started menopause aout 4 months ago and have noticed that my RA symptoms are a lot worse.I wake up in the middle of the night and my whole body hurts. I usually tell my usband "my bones hurt". Very painful!

As I mentioned earlier the book I got from the library says:

"Mild arthritis in larger joints seems to affect both men and women equally. As age advances, however, there is a marked increase in the number of women being severely affected.

It has been suggested that female sex hormones have a bearing on this difference in incidence. Some studies have shown a reduced rate in the occurrence of osteoarthritis in women receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at, or around, the menopause. This would confirm the importance of hormonal influence in the onset of osteoarthritis"

I always thought it was because I was getting older and gets progressively worse with time. I never thought of it.

I have been going through menopause for 6 years now and yes all my symptoms have gotten worse! FMS,obesity, hypothyroid,and arthritis. Still struggling to cope and accept that I am unable to do what I use to do, hence my name Endura, It diffinitley an endurance race to keep going.
blessings be
ENDURA

i have related the fact that when i have my periods my back pain is alot worse even though iam 50 now iam still having periods but its been more painful now then when i was younger ive always thought women get the worse deal over men lol now i know for sure there be no babies in the world if men had them either!!!! but joking apart i do feel there is a connection ive said this right at the start of my injury anyone elses thoughts are more then welcome

I'm not sure if my hysterectomy at 45 is what caused a flare up of my arthritis (I have had it since I was 17) or it is the fact that I am now 48.I wonder if there is a hormone factor increased arthritis function/pain. I think it might be just getting old.