Joint pains after stopping hrt

My goodness I never thought about the effects of coming off HRT in relation to joint pain. I was on HRT for 5 years post hysterectomy but came off it at my GPS insistence due to the risk factors. I too am struggling with the hot flushes but worse is the pain in my hips and shoulders and wrists. I will now look into this further. Thanks for mentioning it.

Thankfully my GP has said I can stay on HRT as long as my B/P is Ok - I stopped for a foot operation and felt all of the above- I'm staying on.

I have been suffering from pain in the calves and my knees had got a lot worse (I am not on statins- stopped those 2 years ago as my cholesterol is excellent) - and the pharmacist advised me to take magnesium, which I have been doing for last 2 weeks. Results have been quite dramatic and fast- worth trying perhaps?

I am so pleased to read the above! I totally agree with the writers and have suffered exactly these symptoms after years of taking Nuvelle Continuous. After discussion with my GP I have decided to go back on HRT as I can't stand the joint pain, sleeplessness and hot flashes but it's the joint pain which finally decided me. I have always been very fit, have three allotment plots, dance swim and walk everywhere. I am really concerned that I might have waited too long for the pains to settle down and could have done myself some real damage. I do hope not!

I am 68 and was on HRT for 15 years. I felt wonderful. My doctor kept advising me I should stop, mentioning the risks of breast cancer and heart disease; so I stopped gradually. It is now two years since I stopped taking HRT. I have been on several anti-depressants and my joints are stiff and aching. I have hot flushes and restlessness but I can deal with these. Just what is the point of feeling so dreadful for the rest of my life. I am willing to risk the chance of disease and live the rest of my life feeing well! Has anyone been put back on HRT or bought them online?

yeah its very hurting moment when our joints are not working properly, this causes more to us.

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Thank you. I think I will be returning to the gp as you suggest!

There is a long thread discussing the benefits/costs of HRT somewhere on gransnet. In answer to your question yes, coming of HRT does lead to menopausal symptoms, but for me and a couple of my pals, the joint pain was the worst.
I heard a piece on the news recently in praise of long term hrt use, given the many benefits. I suspect we're in one of those phases where the benefits are being seen as outweighing any health risks. No doubt, that'll change again.
I'd do a bit of research, and go back to see your GP
good luck