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[dahliagirl]

I think the computer can be blamed for both keeping you in an awkward position for too long, and keeping you indoors 

[Peterspots]

Started oestrogen only hrt 1 1/2 weeks ago & my legs knees Achilles are aching. Do you think this is a coincidence or would have happened anyway. Really worrying md

[dahliagirl]

I have started on a higher oestrogen and ache too, but I ached before, so it is hard to tell.

I have gone back onto the vit D3 tablets, as I am sure the spray does not work for me - I was going to wait until the hrt had settled but got desperate, so it going to be hard to tell what works now.  I have been a bit better over the last few days (I have had 2 weeks so far).  Now I have to just keep moving............

[Peterspots]

Hello,  I take vit d too.  Everything started to ache 1 week into the hrt estrogen only and I havent ached before. except for my face.  Really cant be dealing with this too.

[andius]

hello peterspots!

I always get sore ankles and lower legs the day after I change my patch.  It is so bad that next morning that I can hardly walk.  It is not the bottom of my feet like plantar fasciitis, it is  sore aching in the lower legs and ankles. I think it is due to the higher estrogen levels after changing the patch and maybe due to water retention although the ankles aren't swollen...it goes away after first day.

You are on a lot of estrogen with the patch and pill both.  You could try to lay off the pill a day or 2 to see if it gets better??

Sorry for your problems.

Andius

[Peterspots]

Thank you. I could try that for a week. I did wonder if it was becuase of fluid cos my feet seem fat & they have always been skinny things

[LeeJane]

I find a hot strong cup of coffee with paracetamol on waking really eases the aches.  I always wake up with them.  Stiff as a board!

[holly d]

Hi

 may not work for everyone but have cut out coffee during the week. Have always loved my coffee but since cutting it out have been a lot less achey and getting up in the morning is a lot easier. Some said it plays havoc with the liver during menopause and strips Calcium from the body. I don't know much about this, but have definitely noticed a difference in just a couple of weeks.

[michelles]

I did this too! I love coffee but our relationship was not working anymore...

[KathyMitchell1323]

Hello,
My gynecologist recommended me to use Estrobalance product to treat menopausal symptoms, as I did not want to use hormones. Taken as directed, it is very effective in eliminating menopause symptoms for me, i.e., hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, headaches & more!
Slowly slowly I recover from this. And I have read good reviews of this product, before buying I would like to suggest you to please visit....https://www.consumerhealthdigest.com/menopause-supplement-reviews/estrobalance.html..
And read this reviews, ingredients, advantages and disadvantages.

[Autumn]

Hi,

I've found Serrapeptase to be a bit of a miracle worker when it comes to joint pain.
I was diagnosed with OA in my big toes a couple of years ago and was having a lot of bad pain when walking (which was a big shock as only 50!) and I was feeling quite low about what I'd do when I was older.
It has made such a difference and I really rarely get any pain at all. Others I have told think it's fantastic too. Worth a try!

[Peterspots]

Just started on Esteogen again (Esteogen) with 100 urogesteran every day and again within a week it has made my joints/muscles ache. It has helped my bladder but it's so demoralising. Last time with evorel I stopped for 2 weeks &
It stopped & I started with estrodot & didn't have the same problem. I wanted to continue with the Esteogel & don't know whether it will ease off. Has anyone else had this experience.

[Kimbo1451]

Hi all,

Fairly new to the site and M experience. Have been experiencing joint and muscle pain for over 18 months. Worst is on waking, and is most painful in neck, back, shoulders and the tops of my arms. Last year I discovered I had reverse lordosis in my neck and narrowing of my spine. I have changed my sleeping postion and pillows etc to assist. However the aching is getting more intense again. In fact today I'm close to tears with the pain. I don't have swollen joints  apart from old breaks. I'm recovering from a broken wrist and now have tendonitis in my shoulder, which is probably where my body has been compensating for the wrist. Awaiting a DEXA scan which I found out today was "lost in the post" so GP sending out a fresh referral. Having read through previous threads I am going to try Glucosamine (again) as well as upping my Vit D through supplements. I am 34, not on HRT, still have periods and am active.
I think I'm looking for an online cuddle today more than anything 😢

[Kimbo1451]

Thanks Sparkle,

I haven't had my Vitamin D checked. I was given an osteoporosis leaflet and advised to follow that advice. I feel I may need to go back to the GP but worried I'm coming across as a hypochondriac at the mo 😷

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I also thank Dr Currie for starting these threads.. I suffer from Osteo Arthritis, which as got worse gradually over the last 5yrs, the last 3 have been the worse, due to hot sweats, i walk around in winter, dressed for summer, and during the night, find anywhere that is freezing cold, just to cool down quicker, so i can breathe again.

The pain at present is bad in my knee's and elbows, i take gloucosamine 1000mg daily, but the last few weeks on GP's advice, have been taking 3 anti inflammatory tabs daily, the knee pain was so acute, i was off work for 2 wks, back now, but on my feet 8hrs a day, so by the end of my shift the pain is back again, however not so bad now...

Like Pops, i am really pleased to say, and i hope i am not tempting fate, but my hot sweats have not been to bad the last 2 days/nights, for 2wks i have been taking Boron 3mg daily, and for 8 days have taken Starflower oil as recommended by Star, dont know if it is my body starting to wind down, OR a combination of the the tabs, but not going to stop the tabs to find out, this morning i got up and felt better than i have in ages, had i hot sweat and 2 mild flushes, and like Pops this is a drastic reduction, soooo hoping it lasts

Does the joint pain get better once our bodies get use to the change. I can't believe we go from periods to all this other wonderful stuff. What a trade off!!