To think is is part of getting older

I think you need to get that checked out, OP. Hopefully it’s nothing, but what you describe isn’t an inevitable part of ageing.

Do you warm up, stretch, and cool down? And do you warm up, stretch and cool down from childcare?

I only ask because I had aches and pains for a while until I got into a good daily stretching routine, which I'm still to replicate on childcare days. Childcare and home tasks create a lot of labour for your back, which has to recover from pregnancy too.

Which is not to say that you shouldn't get it checked out, but it's quite a common problem for mums of young children.

Have you had children recently, I was quite achy for a while after I had mine, I think related to things stretching/hormones etc. At that time I did actually get yes for rheumatoid arthritis (which I didn’t have). It all eventually went back to normal until menopause but HRT sorted out the aches and pains.

No, that doesn't seem normal for someone your age and weight.

I'm 41, 5"3 and about 13 stone, so a bit porky. I feel like I carry it quite well though.
I'd say that I can't really run any more. I can get a short trot on, but if one of my kids asked for a race, I'm not really up for it. I find it too jarring on my knees and hips. But I'm also aware that if I lost some weight, I probably could.

I feel like I'm in better nick than a lot of my friends of a similar age though, who are always complaining of aches and pains.
I credit my job with my reasonable condition though. I work with young children, and that keeps me mobile.

I don't really get any long-term pain, other than a persistent knot in my left shoulder blade, that flares up from time to time.

I hope you get this sorted OP, you shouldn't be in pain like this at your age.
And I don't think it is weight related. I'm a similar height, two stone heavier, nearly 58 and don't have aches and pains like this. Def look into it further.

You don't mention your sleep but if you have young kids, are you waking a lot in the night or bed sharing with kids? I feel achy if I sleep badly, I'm fine if I get enough sleep but as soon as I have a couple of broken nights my upper back and shoulders get very achy.

No, not a normal part of aginig. I am 73 and do not have any pain.

One simple thing that might really help you OP is stretching.

I have a really simple stretching routine that takes me about 5 minutes twice a day. I got part of it from books and part from a physiotherapist.

If I do it before breakfast and dinner I have no aches and pains, I relax more and sleep better.

If I don't do it I ache, can't relax and sleep less well.

I started it in my 30s and am still doing it in my 60s.

I bet you it will transform things.

Rather than the standing thing. I would personally recommend a daily walk. It's a common part of many cultures including our own to go for walks as part of keeping healthy generally. I think it would help and I don't think it would make matters worse if it turns out you have a different condition.

are you hypermobile? If so that would explain a lot.

you need to try swimming and pilates, gentle non load bearing exercise to see if it improves.

i have osteoarthritis amongst many other things and the pain started in my 20s but took years before the damage started to show on X-rays which is normal.

eat well, low inflammatory foods, gentle exercise regularly and sleep well. See how you feel after a few months.

It could be a whole range of things OP, if you are able to I would consider some private blood tests if your GP is hesitant. If something is bothering you and doesn’t seem right keep looking for an answer.

No 33 is very young and even at 63 you should not be in so much pain.

I’m going to say the most annoying thing now, but I am saying it from my own experience, check your shoes. Get proper supportive shoes in the right size.

Get your foot analysis done. If you can’t afford that, get onto the Brooks website and do the quiz there.

All the best.

I’m the same age as you and I don’t have any of those issues. Definitely get this checked out

Honestly no not normal at all at 33, I'm sorry you're going through this.

As some have said, you need to get your bloods done. It may be vitamin D deficiency, Its more common if your dark skinned but also occurs if your not.

33 is young. Without any underlying issues, no you shouldn’t be experiencing these pains.

Although you say you carry your weight well and wouldn’t want to be slimmer with the figures you’ve given your BMI is 25.5 which is high, so overweight. Being overweight and standing for long periods of times puts an awful lot of pressure on your bones. Standing all day usually causes discomfort and saw feet for those a healthy weight but not severe enough to cause the pains you describe.

Also, are you top heavy? This is a major cause of back pain in women.

If standing regularly, do some research on best shoes / trainers to wear these can make a huge difference to your comfort and remove pressure from your bones.

Not normal. I am 63 and have just began to have random pain, but it isn’t everyday and I am exercising more and eating better to try to address it

12 stone is overweight for 5’ 8” and will become even more of a problem as you age. Carrying it well (now) has nothing to do with it. Early 30s should be some of your best years of your life and you should not be in chronic pain. Find a private physio - you’ll get much better diagnostics and if they think there is something more going on and you need to go back to GP it will give you leverage if you tell them you’ve already spoken to a physio.

Of course! I self referred and paid to see a specialist at the hypermobility unit. They then referred me back to my GP with a plan of action.

www.thelondonhypermobilityunit.co.uk/

Interesting. I’m 37 and have the same symptoms. I had my gallbladder out last year but these pains remain. I too just thought it was a normal part of aging like you. Let me know if you figure it out!

I’m 52 and today have stiffness/muscle aches after doing reformer yesterday - walking upstairs at work was a struggle first thing! The difference is I know a direct cause for it and also that tomorrow it will be fine, then we go again on Sunday. I’d definitely get checked out, OP.

@Themammy101 ask for a full in depth blood count .
Are you fatigued with the pain ? If so ask to be referred to a rheumatologist

May I ask how you were diagnosed?

That sounds like me but I'm 61 and have arthritis.