Hi Losingtheplot.
Sorry you’re struggling with awful symptoms.
I could have written your post, the joint pain was hideous, nothing eased it. I started on two pumps of Oestrogel and sequi Utrogestan two years ago, joint pain in my hands stopped immediately. After 3 months I moved to 4 pumps daily in a desperate attempt to stop hip pain, it worked quickly. I no longer get any form of joint pain.
We all respond to HRT so differently and equally our symptoms affect our lives so differently. Thank God we have options to get through.
Good luck and sending hugs.