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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: lily on March 14, 2016, 09:19:40 PM

Title: My joints ache
Post by: lily on March 14, 2016, 09:19:40 PM

New peri symptom for me - suddenly have sore hips and legs - what have you done for this?

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: lily on March 14, 2016, 09:46:06 PM

Thanks sparkle, will do. Have tried anti infamatory tablets and gel, effervessant tabs with calcium & vitamin d and cod liver oil capsules but still ache  :'(

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: lily on March 15, 2016, 02:14:08 AM

Been having peri stuff going on for about 5 years, getting more intense now and periods getting further apart but longest between has been 4 months.

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: babyjane on March 15, 2016, 09:39:45 AM

I have joint aches and was recently found to be low in vitamin D so I tend to agree with Sparkle (there's a surprise  ;D)

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: Hurdity on March 15, 2016, 04:38:41 PM

Are you on HRT lily?

Hurdity x

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: lily on March 15, 2016, 07:05:52 PM

Hi hurdity

No, not on hrt - does it help with this?

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: my2boys99 on March 15, 2016, 09:40:20 PM

I was having joint aches in my hands, feet and legs for about 2 months.  It was awful, it was driving me crazy.  I read online about taking krill oil pills.  I started them and they went away.  So it was either the krill oil or coincidence.  I know joint aches are awful, I feel for you.

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: lily on March 16, 2016, 10:15:54 PM

Thanks my2boys99, i haven't heard of that - will see if i can get it  :)

Title: Re: My joints ache
Post by: Hurdity on March 17, 2016, 11:57:31 AM

Yes lily - joint aches are one of the classic menopausal symptoms. Obviously diet and exercise should all be improved around the time of menopause but I would definitely recommend HRT if you are suffering, and your periods are now few and far between.

Hurdity x