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Why do I ache all the flipping time??

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RZX44 · 16/02/2020 12:59

Ok so Im not 20 any more (in my 50s) but Im active, Im not a couch dweller by any means. I have an active job with lifting, carrying, rushing around, and I have an active life with a dog to walk and gardening to get on with. So if I ache because of the lifting/carrying/rushing why doesn't my body just adapt given this is my life and has been for years? I have sore shoulders, back, neck, knees......and definitely no arthritis or rheumatism so I dont know how to calm it down. Painkillers do sod all! Any ideas anyone as to why, and what I can do about it??

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ArriettyJones · 16/02/2020 13:01

Could “just” be age. Turmeric and cherry juice are the anti-inflammatory wonder substances that every second person I know seem to be taking. No idea if they work.

Mintjulia · 16/02/2020 13:03

When was the last time you replaced your mattress? Take all the covers off look at it from the side. Is it still stiff & springy and completely flat?

I also found that I needed to strengthen my lower back once I got my late 40s. I took up yoga & running. I’m much more able to cope and seldom ache now. I’m 56.

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RZX44 · 16/02/2020 13:08

Mattress is a year old but I will check it. Yes no doubt need to strengthen my back, if only it would stop aching to allow me to do so!! Feeling very old these days!

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Th1me · 16/02/2020 13:11

Vitamin D deficiency. Try taking a supplement and it should help.

Ronia · 16/02/2020 13:18

Can be a (peri) menopausal sign too.

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RZX44 · 16/02/2020 13:22

Bloody menopause! I am on HRT tho (and already take vit D as it happens) I do seem to do all the right things ie supplements etc, this is why I am confused.

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embolass · 16/02/2020 13:24

Menopause aches and joint pains is a real problem. HRT sorted it for me, miraculously after just 2 days could feel an improvement ! Don’t suffer.

embolass · 16/02/2020 13:26

Oops just saw your on HRT, higher dose maybe needed?

dancingbadger · 16/02/2020 13:28

It could be that when you are lifting/ carrying in your job you are not adopting a good position and not using your core. If your regularly lifting without correct posture and core strength you will ache the next day. As a pp has said back and core strengthening exercises and resistance exercises that are balanced on both sides might help if your not already doing them that is.

Inforthelonghaul · 16/02/2020 13:37

I’m thinking about starting collagen supplements to see if they help with this too.

JaneJeffer · 16/02/2020 13:38

Get some CBD oil.

Rewy · 16/02/2020 13:38

Have you had your thyroid checked recently ?
It can be a symptom of hypothyroidism

oohnicevase · 16/02/2020 13:39

I have chronic pain, no one knows why .. I recently went private and an endocrinologist picked up some thyroid issues so it's worth getting that checked as it can cause pain.

Thesuzle · 16/02/2020 13:39

Take magnesium tablets and put mag salts into a bath

Supersimkin2 · 16/02/2020 13:41

Get your thyroid checked. I ached to the point of howling at the sky, lovely levothyroxine fixes it.

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RZX44 · 16/02/2020 13:52

Hmmm. Yes. Do have thyroid issues in the family. Have been checked for it and everything is normal....or at least wasnt abnormal enough! TSH was over 4 but apparently they wont treat until its much higher?? oohnicevase how did you find a suitable endichronologist?

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TheHumansAreDefinitelyDead · 16/02/2020 14:01

Do you lift things in a “technically correct “ way?

I get muscle aches/pain after (too much) exercise and I find that a Magnesium supplement on those days improves it by 90%

oohnicevase · 16/02/2020 14:05

I went through my private insurance , I have had mine tested on the nhs about 8 times and it's always borderline ! He said They dont have the knowledge as a gp he does ... I'm in West Sussex if you are anywhere near .

TheSmallAssassin · 16/02/2020 14:05

Have you been to a doctor about this? My dad had polymyalgia which he thought was muscle pain, but it didn't go away like the DOMS do. Worth checking it out, anyway.

TheSmallAssassin · 16/02/2020 14:20

Just read that polymyalgia is rare under 70, but don't suffer on anyway.

LadyDaisyChain · 16/02/2020 14:21

I was aching all the time and thought it was an age thing (mid 40s). I wanted to lose weight so cut gluten from my diet and as a surprise side effect I don't ache anymore. I was amazed and delighted! I did find ibuprofen helped though so was probably an inflammation thing for me. Good luck, keep trying things, you shouldn't have to just put up with it, I hope you find a solution that helps.

Rewy · 16/02/2020 16:18

They should treat if you are subclinical but symptomatic which you are.

EvaHarknessRose · 16/02/2020 16:20

Menopausal arthritis

Singlenotsingle · 16/02/2020 17:35

I've got polymialgia which is really so painful. Shoulders, thighs, neck, arms all ache especially at night. the GP treats with prednisolone. Magic stuff!

Supersimkin2 · 16/02/2020 22:50

FFS TSH should be 1. No more, no less.