To think joint pain is just normal in your mid 40s?

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bluebears1 · 02/05/2023 13:49

I'm wondering to what extent it's just part of ageing to be stiff with achey joints in your mid 40s. I'm debating whether or not to discuss it with my GP.

I've had some joint issues for a while. For years I have had some amount of aches and stiffness in my lower back and knees. About two years ago this spread to my neck and I now have issues with my elbow, my big toe. I previously had all the tests for RA and don't follow the pattern for an inflammatory condition so it seems to fit the picture of Osteoarthritis, which my mother I'm stiff in the morning and if I sit for periods in the car or on the sofa. The pain is manageable but it gets worse if I do activities like hoovering, exercise, gardening.

But! Part of me thinks maybe this is just part of getting older and that most people in their mid forties will have stiffness and joint pain? AIBU to think this is the case or is it something that points to an actual problem?

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Mary46 · 02/05/2023 13:52

Hi op Im on vitamin D tabs def helped with my joints. Im 50. My doctor recommended them

LightlySearedontheRealityGrill · 02/05/2023 13:52

Oestrogel sorted this for me, perhaps you are not absorbing enough of whatever you use, can you try a different product?

isthewashingdryyet · 02/05/2023 13:52

Get the GP to check vitamin D, this is often not done as not part of routine bloods. Can cause aches and pains if very low.

GreyTS · 02/05/2023 13:51

Did I hope that's not normal, 45 here and no aches or pains whatsoever, definitely see a Dr

DietCokeUser · 02/05/2023 13:51

I'm a bit older and don't have this. Definitely one for the GP.

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bluebears1 · 02/05/2023 13:50

I should add, I'm in late perimenopause and on HRT for the past six months, which has improved everything else but not the stiffness and joint pain sadly.

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