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joint pain in menopause

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lena86779
lena86779

Sence starting the menopouse a year ago my joints have become very painfull im 50 my fingers feel like a truck has run over them I'm also getting little lumps on my finger joints I have constant pain in my wrists and down my arms my hips ach and my knees and my lower back please can anyone help with advice please

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  • vjl56
    vjl56

    Posted

    Lena. Hi, sounds painful stuff. Menopause can set off certain things. Go to your doctor and ask to be sent to a rheumatologist as a starting point. Keep me posted. vJ

  • Jan999
    Jan999

    Posted

    I think this may be a coincidence. I agree with vJ see your GP.
  • lena86779
    lena86779

    Posted

    I would like to say thank you for your reply I will see my doctor immediately and let you know what he says thank you
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