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CrispyChick:
I thought this was low estrogen pain. But now I'm thinking it's tension pain.

It's pretty severe. Every day. Can't get rid.

Pain in upper back, shoulders, neck and collarbones.

Anyone else?. I am suffering with a lot of jittery, agitation just now. I have a very dysregulated central nervous system. 

Maybe I need a good massage!

DottyD68:
Hi Crispychick,

I can relate to your post. I think it could be a combination of low estrogen and general life tension. I have been experiencing chronic stress for the past 5-6 years being the main family carer for my mum (91) with vascular dementia/alzheimers. Early this year she had a TIA and it was all looking very grim. Coincidentally a couple of weeks later I started with chronic back ache/tension. I naturally put it all down to menopause but I think it was stress made worse by the menopause factors. Exercise, stretching, meditation, acupuncture couldn't really shift it initially. It has gradually eased but I think I am guilty of putting everything down to menopause when I suspect there is other life "stuff" and ageing at play here. I hope you find some relief soon X

CrispyChick:
Thanks Dotty.

Yes, this is suspicious. I'm still peri. Having a torrid time over the last 7 years. Developed this pain when my E did tank as I used 2x mininpill to supress.

But since dropping back to one pill, the agonising pain remains.

But. My nervous system is extremely stressed from all the changes I've made over the last few years. Hence me now wondering if this is tension.

I'm sorry you are experiencing stress too. And it can manifest in lots of ways. Hope yours is on the mend.

Good to hear your story. X

sheila99:
It might be worth seeing a physio? We can self refer. It's possible there's something else going on that isn't stress or meno. Not saying it's the case for you but sometimes bad posture is the culprit. In my experience a massage is great for a couple of days but it soon wears off whereas a physio can give you exercises and advice to hopefully give you a long term cure.

DottyD68:
Agreed Sheila99. I have had blood tests, physio and regular acupuncture. No red flags apparently. Latest GP consultation this week and GP said that I have "a lot going on". It feels like "tension" whatever it is.

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