Ok you have helped me a lot, it has to be a return of menopause symptoms and as you point out that is good as my hormones will be lower to help prevent cancer.
I have discovered footwear has helped relieve my leg weight bearing issues. I went into a store that sells this fuddy duddy nana shoes, the smart shoes with arches etc.
I bought an expensive pair of sandals with an arch, the brand is "Arches". I didn't get a strap at the back which I need to keep my feet straight, otherwise they give me so much comfort and take pain away from my legs, hopefully this could help.