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I Was Wondering About HRT Therapy At My Age, Soon 65, To Help Lessen Some RA Symptoms I Have, Namely Joint Pain Along With Osteoporosis.

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsburgh, PA
July 25, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

Hi Beth, I am in the same situation as you,almost 65 have RA and OA my Doctor said that HRT doesn’t help. I’m trying to find a solution for all my pain but……????????????

July 25, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Thanks for your share on this, Bev. Sometimes i think it really sucked to go through the meno changes only to be left with deteriorating joints and broken bones. I was too unsure about trying HRT at the time i was in menopause due to the breast cancer scare. But now that I know what I know about bone loss, I might have chosen the therapy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

July 25, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Based on the knowledge base:

- HRT and RA: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) does not appear to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or worsen the severity of the disease in women with prevalent RA
- Joint Symptoms and Pain: There were no significant differences detected in joint symptoms or reported Show Full Answer

Based on the knowledge base:

- HRT and RA: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) does not appear to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or worsen the severity of the disease in women with prevalent RA.
- Joint Symptoms and Pain: There were no significant differences detected in joint symptoms or reported pain for women with RA treated with HRT compared to those treated with a placebo.
- Physical Component Scores: Women with RA treated with HRT showed improved physical component scores compared to those on placebo, but these differences were largely due to demographics, smoking, anti-rheumatic medication use, and years since menopause.

It's important to discuss with your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks, especially considering your osteoporosis.

July 25, 2024

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