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12 months ago I had a total yysterectomy with removal of my ovaries, almost instantly I noticed severe joint pain to the stage that I find it hard to perform daily tasks. I have had every test possible to find out what is causing the joint pain and only this week did I put 2 and 2 together and get 4 so asked my GP if he thought it could be menopause? Surprise surprise he said that joint pain is common in menopause, I feel quite angry that he knew this yet never in the past 12 months thought of suggesting this. I am wondering will this pain ease over time? Will I eventually go back to regular age joint pain, I also find that I forget so much and I get very anxious when around lots of people, I actually at times think I am going mad. Will this all end when menopause does I am on HRT do I need to gradually go off these of do I stay on them forever? Thankyou
The drastic reduction in oestrogen that you experience with ovary removal is the cause of your pain. I'm surprised that the HRT isn't dealing with it, but obviously your oestrogen is rock bottom even with the HRT, as forgetfulness and anxiety are also low oestrogen symptoms. So don't doubt your sanity - it's all explicable physically!
Your body will gradually adjust to the lower oestrogen, and you can help yourself by using natural remedies for the nervous system (Passiflora, magnesium, B vitamins) and for muscle aches and pains (Devil's Claw, magnesium).
If and when you go off HRT you may experience a resurgence of these symptoms, as your body will have to adjust again.
Eileen Durward
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