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Can arthritis be a symptom of menopause?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

I believe that!: There is a burst of rheumatic activity in women after menopause. In some arthritities, estrogen is protective, and loss thereof, can flare problems that were latent. Osteoporosis will accelerate, if not treated or prevented.

Answered 12/10/2013

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