Could someone advise please.
I'm 50.
I am on Levothyroxine and Ranolazine (heart medication).
I've been peri menopausal for around 7 years. Recently, I'd say since November last year, I've been having increased joint pain. Hips, knees and neck...shoulders are really bad. Left one more painful but also both feel unstable, like ligaments too loose to hold joint. My muscles have reduced. Skin thinner. Periods missing some months.
I'm not overweight. I do gentle exercise, especially stretches..but can't at the moment with pain in shoulders. I don't smoke.
I'm thinking of asking to try HRT. I want as few side effects as possible, im thinking a gel or patch. Any ideas?
I'd really appreciate any input at all. You're experiences.
Thanks.