Menopause Matters Forum

Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: lisa06031510 on June 29, 2022, 04:31:37 PM

Title: Achy bones
Post by: lisa06031510 on June 29, 2022, 04:31:37 PM

Hi ya,

My bones hurt soooo much... Can anyone recommend anything that helps with the pain? I can use deep heat... And I've tried Paracetamol and Narproxeon

Lisa xx

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: CLKD on June 29, 2022, 04:38:15 PM

As oestrogen levels drop muscles may become lax = aches and pains.  The body may become dry: inside and out  :o

Is the pain continuous, does it keep you awake at night?  Do U exercise at all?

I have bursitis in the R hip down the leg as well as sciatica  >:(,  Nurofen helps.  MayB have a word with a Pharmacist to see what you can take, how often and with what other meds..

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: lisa06031510 on June 29, 2022, 04:57:06 PM

I had achy bones when I first started menopause.. 2 and half years ago but it went and had now come back soooo bad... All down my right side...

I work nights and my job is very physical so not very practical for me to get this symptom back.... I will pop to the chemist tomorrow

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: CLKD on June 29, 2022, 05:13:25 PM

Let us know how you get on.  Have you been trained to lift correctly etc.? Your employer has a Duty of Care.

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: lisa06031510 on June 29, 2022, 05:40:37 PM

Yeah, it's not so much lifting... It's more active where I'm.constantly running about... It has helped lose some of the menopause pounds lol

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: CLKD on June 29, 2022, 07:25:45 PM

Have you thought about taking pain relief prior to doing anything strenuous so that it kicks in which may ease aches and pains?

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: lisa06031510 on June 29, 2022, 10:34:54 PM

Yeah I take Narproxeon and co codamol through out the day.mm it's the weirdest feeling... Like my bones are going to shatter... I am so dramatic lol... Hopefully once they increase my HRT dose it will ease

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: Clarella on June 30, 2022, 12:30:34 AM

I’ve found a mix of gentle weight baring exercises alongside raising my oestrogen patch is v slowly helping.

It’s taking time though, I’m 5 weeks in and it’s only really been the last two weeks I’ve noticed much difference.

Magnesium helped a lot, taking mag glycinate and spraying mag spray (can make you’re own which is cheaper. )

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: joziel on June 30, 2022, 04:11:58 AM

Are you on testosterone? That’s supposed to be really good for muscles and bones and joint pains.

Mine have got much better on it.

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: CLKD on June 30, 2022, 08:08:26 AM

Be careful of co-codamol etc., it shouldn't be used long term. 

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: lisa06031510 on June 30, 2022, 01:01:45 PM

I'm in sooo much pain today... My legs feel like they have given up and even my neck hurts.

I haven't got a Dr appointment til the 6thbif July to discuss upping my HRT.

Is this normal for bones to feel this sore!? Or should I be worried!!

Title: Re: Achy bones
Post by: CLKD on June 30, 2022, 02:59:55 PM

I would ring to see what pain relief etc. you should be taking.