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[Suzi Q]

I havent had a period since 1995 at 42
In the last few months Ive ached in my calves after 5 mins walking
Untill 2 years ago I walked up to 12klms a week since stopping work maybe 1/2 at most
My back which has been iffy for years 2 years ago finally gave out aches 24/7
I go to the Chiro practor 2/3 weeks apart Im fine for 2/3 days then back its age and degeneration
Nothing much I can do its odd I can dance I can walk (when I push through the ACHE in my legs)
I can sit on the motor bike I can touch my toes ITS just a crappy ache in my right hip
AND at the right back below my waist Ive tried loads and finally tried Osteo Panadol yesterday
Helped a fair bit but considering I took 2x 650 of panadol it didnt go Id hoped it would
I get fed up of it daily some morning It takes about hour before I can bend from the waist
Then Im fine except for the painy/ache I can do anyting lift sweep but gardening makes it bad
Good job Im not a gardener hehhehehe Only thing that concerns me is 5 weeks today
I start looking after my 4 mnth old grandson 2 days a week ow at the moment its fine
BUT Im a bit worried in 2/3 months hes going to be heavy Im keeping that to myself for now
Hes only 11lb or so now so I think and hope Ive got a fair while yet before I worry about lifiing
I never thought this would happen people dont get it cos Im dancing away@ride the M/bike
It could be worse but it does scare me a bit had scans Xrays thy said AGE and degeneration
Good job they said Im not overweight and dance and keep active I didnt ask why dont want to

[Taz2]

Hi Suzi - just want to say that an ache in the calves after walking for a short time can be due to something called claudication which is to do with narrowing of the arteries in the leg. Should be checked out. Mu mum and my brother both had this and medication really helped. It is really painful but gets better if you stop walking?

Taz x

[Dorymai]

Hi Ladies,
I haven't managed to read all the posts on this topic, so sorry if my problem has been discussed previously but I'm finding it extremely difficult to do any exercise because my hips ache so much and I don't seemed to have much stamina these days! I read all the good advice re exercise and controlling your weight and the thought of going to the gym again did not appeal, so bought a treadmill. Tried very gentle, slow jogging, this was an absolute no no, my hips screamed afterwards so tried fast walking but this had the same effect !I have had to give up the treadmill and took up just normal walking for a mile or two but again I suffer afterwards! I feel as if I'm in a catch 22 situation, can't exercise because I ache and ache because of lack of exercise! I also ache elsewhere, in my elbows, hands and feet mainly but I'm finding the hip situation quite debilitating and upsetting! Considering buying some sort of cross trainer now as it may be a bit kinder on my hips ......watch this space!!

[Taz2]

Sorry that you are having this pain Dorymai. I felt similar aches and my doc is testing for Vitamin D levels - she feels sure this is the problem but, then again, I do hate the summer and sunshine which is where we get most of our vitamin D. If you are an outdoors person and eat a good diet then your levels may be ok. Have you asked your doc for tests to rule out arthritis or any inflammation?

Taz x

[cherylks]

Hi Dorymai,  I also have a treadmill.  I tried to jog on it and couldn't for similar reasons.  Then also tried fast walking etc.  Eventually I decided to start with slow walking and slowly increased speed and incline.  Eventually got to fast walking without pain and then jogging.  Admittedly I now suffer aches/pains again but more likely due to not warming up or stretching properly.  Anyway, just wanted to mention this before you completely give up on the treadmill.  Any exercise is better than none.  Hope you get sorted soon.  Obviously get checked out with doctor before trying anything else to strenuous though. 

[Dorymai]

Thank you for the advice ladies. Taz2, I already take vit D and have a good diet and spend quite a lot of time outside too so I would imagine my levels are ok and I have also had blood tests for 'inflammatory markers' and nothing showed! Cherylks , I think you have something there in that I expect to be able to do too much too quickly but I also find excercise really boring so want to get it out of the way! The treadmill is having a holiday at my sisters at the mo and I am busy gardening in the meantime, which I find makes me feel good and not so achy in the hips. The trouble is the aching is not just after exercise but also if I get up from a seat etc, only 48 (nearly 49) and already worn out! 

[Rowan]

Dorymai by your description your pain maybe caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction ( this maybe a shot in the dark as it can be caused by many things)

Here is some info  http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction-si-joint-pain

Pain from getting up from a seated position could be due to the tailbone

http://www.coccyx.org/whatisit/symptoms.htm

I have had both of these conditions.

Difficult to say what you can do, exercise and using inflammatory drugs/natural, Chiro and Osteopathy, have you tried fish oil or/and Borage oil?


I had the tailbone pain for years, had all the tests and suggested treatments and then suddenly it went, then I started with the SL joint had that for years, but now it has eased, but have been left with dull aching back when I over do things and also have a intermittent ache in lower left thumb joint.

Not sure if heavy duty exercise is a good thing, but gentle exercises, for the hands a rubber ball to squeeze while you  are watching TV,  walking or swimming. I think the main thing is to keep moving.

Creams and gels can help, Arnica gel or cream I find is good for a few hours on my thumb.

I use slow release ibuprofen occasionally if I have a flare up and one 500mg capsule seems to last for a few days.

Hope this has been of some help.

[Dorymai]

Hi Silverlady, you could be right about my back as I have an area on my right hand side just across from my coccyx that is sore if I apply pressure. Also when I started doing one of my exercise videos about 6 months ago now I heard quite a loud crack in my hip area as I raised my right leg to kick out backwards. I went to the GP a couple of weeks after that as I started getting pain in my knee. He checked out my hip joints and said I has full mobility and was ok! I already take fish oils and have naproxen for when it gets really bad but I don't really like taking them I think I'll just have to go gently and I will have a look at the links you have sent. Thank you

[pebbles]

After suffering almost constant pain in my joints for years; it started with my neck and shoulder, then knees now hips, hands and feet are painful. My gp sent me to rheumatologist who has diagnosed me with hyper mobility syndrome. I have had symptoms for about five years so wonder if my symptoms are due to perimenopause and that HRT could help with this?
The pain really affects my hands and is causing problems at work i.e typing and driving. I am 51 and having regular periods that last two days. I have had the odd night where i have flushes but not every night. I have had low mood for years.
I am unsure about hrt as dont want to gain weight as this will cause further joint problems and again affect my mental health. I just cant seem to make a decision.

[dahliagirl]

Joint pains have been my biggest problem since coming off the pill at 49.

I have taken Elleste Duet 1mg for 3 months.  Sometimes it appears to help, sometimes not.  But I do not suddenly wake up with stiffness all over, like I was doing before.  The pains are now in my hands, neck ( very uncomfortable turning at night) and the middle toes of my feet.

I think the pains appear gradually during the progestogen phase of Elleste.  I will be keeping a diary.  I kept a diary when I was not taking HRT (charting to avoid pregnancy) and perhaps the sudden 'attacks' I had before were due to the random, weak attempts at ovulation I seemed to be having.

The positive effects so far of hrt have included feeling better in myself, improvement in urge incontinence problems and a huge improvement in bleeding control (I was having periods every 2/3weeks)

[gladys]

If I sit for long periods of time I get bad pain across my back and shoulders wondering what  would help ?

[Taz2]

It sounds as if your posture may be at fault gladys. Some exercises here http://www.bigbackpain.com/posture.html

Taz x

[Henrietta]

I've tried a few things myself and can identify with those of you who feel 90+ and ache too much to contemplate exercise.
I've come to this forum and found so many pages to go through for ideas and suggestions. I made a summary of the things discussed (Not really including HRT or pain killers) and not all tried or recommended. In fact I hadn't heard of some of them but I thought it might be helpful if I shared my summary here of the collective things we have all tried. Feel free to scroll back and find them in this thread or google the terms. Hope someone finds it useful. They are in no particular order, other than roughly forum order or when they popped into my head .
Here is the list

Glucosamine 1500mg
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Calcium
Magnesium
D3
Omega Oils 3,6 and 9
Evening Primrose Oil
Menopace
aromatherapy muscle rub containing camphor, rosemary, black pepper, eucalyptus and wintergreen
losing weight
Natural Progesterone Cream with DHEA in it
Oestrogen
Boron
Starflower oil
Lavender bag on feet
Manuka Honey
Swimming
Yoga/Pilates
Mattress toppers/feather bed
Magnets
LITOZIN which is derived from Rosehips
Chondrotin
Celadrin
"jointace", its a gel you use on your joints, it contains stuff like Eucalyptus, lavendar, ginger etc., also incorporates glucomacine and chrondroitin.
TENS machine advertised on Tv
boswellia serrata
massaging in emu oil
advil
Tylenol
Acupuncture
L GLUTAMINE, L ORNITHINE ALPHA KETOGLUTARATE in powder form in 100/200mls of water with a bit of juice 4 times a day 3mg each glass full
Mg, B and Ca tablets
Multivitamins
Relaxation
Hypnosis
Aleaxander Tecnique
Bowen Tecnique
MSM
Adcal D3
Sulphasalzine
Physio
Reiki
Monster Walk
sleep
running, cycling, dancing , gym
Tai Chi
Maca
Menoquin
regular Chiropractic, myofascial release
Mindfullness
Look into food and diet
herbal anti inflammatory, is to take Turmeric root
Boswellia which is the extract of the Frankincense tree
Gamma Linolenic Acid GLA (Borage oil)
Arnica Gel
Biosil (silica)

[Taz2]

Thanks Henrietta - it's good to see everything that's been suggested in one place!

Taz x 

[Rowan]

Have to add Biosil (silica) to this list.