hrt

[karenmccr]

Hi all wondering if any of you take hrt as I have heard different opinions on taking it when having rheumatoid arthritis but menopause symptoms are driving me mad.!

[Downtime]

Hi, yes I’ve used HRT patches for years. My doctor doesn’t exactly approve but says if they improve my quality of life especially with the RA, then he’ll carry on prescribing them. I only use a small dose these days.

[karenmccr in reply to Downtime]

Thanks think ill give it a try.

[Hidden]

I should ring the rheumy nurse to ask, or ring the NRAS helpline, [e-mail]

Freephone Helpline: 0800 298 7650

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[karenmccr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Hidden]

I’m on hrt and Rhuemy is fine with it

[karenmccr in reply to Hidden]

Thanks j1707.

[karenmccr]

Great think ill give it a go.

[Dobcross1]

Hi yes I'm on HRT and it's fine.

[karenmccr in reply to Dobcross1]

Great to hear that will give them a go can always come off them

[Maggsie]

I'm on patches, and have been for years. GP wants me to come off them but I'm refusing to be bullied. They do help with the RA and same as you, I couldn't cope with menopause as well.

[karenmccr in reply to Maggsie]

That's good to hear will give them a try

[Hidden]

I'm not allowed to have HRT as I had an Oestrogen related Breast Cancer and after a mastectomy and chemotherapy I was given an anti hormone drug to take for 5 years.

[karenmccr in reply to Hidden]

So sorry to hear that thanks for the reply

[Stowe]

I asked to be put on HRT before I was diagnosed with RA, the consultant and dr haven't said I shouldn't be on it and to be honest I don't think I could put up with more symptoms than I have already.

[karenmccr in reply to Stowe]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Yes I’m on the patches No problems at all

[karenmccr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Endless]

I can’t take HRT orally as it will pass through liver and I’ve had liver tumours in the past. But I can use oestrogen cream as it does not and this helps...