da66 - to be honest, HRT can only do so much. Joint aches and a general deterioration of our joints will happen with age - it could well be arthirtis. I would suggest you see a physio or osteopath for advice. Stretching and strengthening your feet is very important as we age. I assume you take Omega 3 oils, vitamin D, magnesium and calcium?
Keeping the weight under control and keeping things moving are very important. Even on HRT, if I had been ‘standing' a lot through the day (not walking and moving about), I would find my feet seized up and felt really stiff. I am now off HRT and walk a great deal and move about as much as possible - I even teach dance classes - and my feet are much better.
You may need a bit more oestrogen now you are post meno, if flushes are returning, but I wouldn't expect it to make that much difference to joints. I saw a rheumatologist last year to get a diagnosis on my back (I have deterioration between L3&L4 vertebrae) and he said we just have to keep the weight down and “ keep movingâ€. DG x