I too think i'm clutching at straws, i have tried anti depressants for migraines, (forgot about that one), beta blockers too? Nerve pain killers for vulvo, and these are serious drugs, so i don't want to take any of them especially if i can link hrt too them.
I take voltarol for joint pain. If at work i am very careful i can avoid getting stiff, but i need to watch my posture. I do a lot of stretching exercises, my hands are rubbish. thank goodness i don't type much, need to keep them warm. My Rheumatologist wanted me to stop the tabs she gave me and the joint pain is a little worse with that, but not too bad considering all the negatives about the tablets.
Once i stop hrt i will only be on Protium, lyrica, voltarol and motillium. So i read your other post about bloating? Possibly my big fat stomach (under my ribs) not belly will feel more comfortable? Could be good.
Eddie. x