MaryG, thanks for your thoughts and suggestions, will check out Professor A MacGregor - and Elizabethrose's posts
I haven't yet tried Tibolone, something to think about - need to find something that doesn't create any fluctuations (my own hormone levels have flatlined) so it could be worth a shot.
At my next clinic appt I will enquire again about Bazedoxifene - see if there has been any change.
It does seem that more options of HRT are needed - Utro/Gel/Test prescribing seems to be on the increase, although great for some, not for others.
CLKD, one day I'll get around to seeing a physiotherapist (the osteopath is expensive) re: neck, last x-ray showed "general wear and tear", not much of explanation is it.
DroopyDrawers, agree gut health is so important, often I wonder if there's any HRT/Candida link. Since off HRT my blood glucose levels seem to be swinging around though and I often have to get up to eat in the night, not ideal I know, hope it passes.
Lots to think about and sorry for my garbled replies, my brain is poggled - many thanks to All for taking the time to post - I hope the information is useful to others.
J x