HRT and joint pain

[Kellyduffy]

Hello
i am 46 years old been on hert fro about 5 years and then was taken of it for about 8 month but started back on the hrt about 3 weeks ago my joints have been so stiff and some soreness my shoulders and wrists and ankles and i suffer with some dizziness as well and bad stomach problems can i ask does any one else have such problems like mine is it hormone related or is it temporary while my hormones get back to balance again ? any ideas would be great

Thanks
Kelly

[GingerVicki]

A quick online search shows 'menopause muscle pain' and of course I don't know for sure, but your doctor should.

[Devlyn]

My first question on an "HRT makes me sick" topic is: Are you on spiro, and if so, are you drinking a gallon of water each day, increasing your salt intake, and  minding your potassium?

[GingerVicki]

My first question on an "HRT makes me sick" topic is: Are you on spiro, and if so, are you drinking a gallon of water each day, increasing your salt intake, and  minding your potassium?

This is a great point. High Potassium levels can be very dangerous.

[Harley Quinn]

Water retention, bloating, and Blood pressure?

[GingerVicki]

Worse case scenario...

An abnormal heart rate can occur which can result in cardiac arrest and death.
Common causes include kidney failure, hypoaldosteronism, and rhabdomyolysis.
A number of medications can also cause high blood potassium including spironolactone, NSAIDs, and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.

[JoanneB]

Hello
i am 46 years old been on hert fro about 5 years and then was taken of it for about 8 month but started back on the hrt about 3 weeks ago my joints have been so stiff and some soreness my shoulders and wrists and ankles and i suffer with some dizziness as well and bad stomach problems can i ask does any one else have such problems like mine is it hormone related or is it temporary while my hormones get back to balance again ? any ideas would be great

Thanks
Kelly

I have the reverse

After stopping HRT. Shoulder creak, crack and hurt upon wakening. Wrists and fingers almost frozen upon wakening, and my neck... so so. Legs always hurt but there are other reasons for that.

[Kellyduffy]

Thanks for the replies i am on a implant called zoladex implant 10.8 mg it instead of  Spironolactone and 50 mg Estradot patch we are not given the choice it this or nothing, i used to be on 100 Estradot patch before they decided to stop it for 8 months i asked my own GP but she don't know what causing my pains and stiffness Rheumatology say it not arthritis which is good but i still don't know what causing my problems   

[DawnOday]

Devlyn makes a good point. Finally    If you are on Spiro,  water is very important. Not only joints will be affected but constipation will become a fact of life, if not enough water is consumed.