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Posted 2/3/2006 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
Anyone know what kind of disease this is considered. Before menopause, my joints were strong. After menopause, they feel loose and dangly. I still take HRT so I'm still able to play tennis. But barely. confused
Posted 2/3/2006 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm. that's a good question. Could the medication be doing that? Are you on anything else?

I'm guessing Erin or someone more experienced in this could help. Have you spoken to a doctor yet about this?

I hate that feeling. I've dealt with it before and it's not fun!

Take care.

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Posted 2/4/2006 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I have spoken to my doctor. It seems like it's a genetic thing that came on after menopause. Has to be lack of estrogen and progesterone.

Thanks for responding. It's not life threatening so I will have to live with the inconvenience. yeah
Posted 2/9/2006 1:22 AM (GMT 0)

Ceres,

Were you evaluated for osteoporosis?

You say your joints are weak?  What made you notice this?  Was is a change in range of motion?  or difficulty moving, lifting, reaching?

I know personally, I get that same feeling of "loose dangly" joints when I am on prednisone.

What genetic predisposition is your doc talking about?

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Keep at that tennis!

Sincerely,

Erin

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