I have very red swollen fingers and have read that this may be due to a reduction in oestrogen? I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and have been on oestrogen-only patches for about a year and have settled at 50mg. However, six months ago my fingers started swelling, first around the joints and then all over. The doctors had no idea and finally put me on antihistamines which brought the swelling down. It has just started again and the antihistamines are not having much effect this time. My fingers are so tight that I can’t form a fist and the skin and nails are suffering. Has anyone experienced this, is it a menopause symptom?
– Sue, UK
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