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[Dandelion]

Hi

Is muscle stiffness a symptom of menopause please?

Thanks

[CLKD]

Probably    ......... have you altered your exercise regime in the last 6-9 months?  What other changes have you noticed?  I get various aches and pains intermittently.

There is a condition called 'polymyalgia rheumatica' which can be problematic.  Your GP/Practice Nurse/Physio will advise, this is usually treated with steroids.

[honeybun]

It's very common in menopause. If you have a look at our aches and pains topic you will see how many woman suffer.
HRT is helpful for some or you can try the alternative route by taking a good supplement. Gentle exercise can also be helpful.

Honeyb
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[Dandelion]

Probably    ......... have you altered your exercise regime in the last 6-9 months?  What other changes have you noticed?  I get various aches and pains intermittently.

There is a condition called 'polymyalgia rheumatica' which can be problematic.  Your GP/Practice Nurse/Physio will advise, this is usually treated with steroids.

I just notice my legs get stiff, say, when I get up during the night.
I also have anxiety on a morning, hot flushes, irregular periods, some spotting in between, and feeling pissed off all the time.
No change in excercise over last 6-9mths.

Sorry you get aches and pains also, but thanks.

[Dandelion]

It's very common in menopause. If you have a look at our aches and pains topic you will see how many woman suffer.
HRT is helpful for some or you can try the alternative route by taking a good supplement. Gentle exercise can also be helpful.

Honeyb
X

Thanks Honey. x

[rosie c]

Have a look at Myofascial release. I have struggled for 4 yrs with stiffness, heavy periods anxiety etc got a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, but have started this therapy and its the best thing I could have done for myself. My physio says he sees more and more ladies of a certain age struggling, that have been given this diagnosis by a gp when a lot of the time the stiffness and aches are caused by anxiety and stress. And of course lurking in the background ... hormone fluctuations.

[andius]

My feet and lower legs hurt every morning.  After I walk a bit it seems to get better.  I have noticed it seems to be worse the day after I change my patch, but I did have it occasionally before I started them.  I think it must have something to do with hormones but I have no idea.  One thing I did wonder about is that estrogen can cause water retention and although my legs are never swollen, maybe there is some edema that collects over night and goes away when I walk a while? Maybe I am just getting old!

I have no idea how to fix it.

[Dandelion]

My feet and lower legs hurt every morning.  After I walk a bit it seems to get better.  I have noticed it seems to be worse the day after I change my patch, but I did have it occasionally before I started them.  I think it must have something to do with hormones but I have no idea.  One thing I did wonder about is that estrogen can cause water retention and although my legs are never swollen, maybe there is some edema that collects over night and goes away when I walk a while? Maybe I am just getting old!

I have no idea how to fix it.

I sometimes get water retention in my feet and ankles and they swell.
Hope you get your issue sorted.

[CLKD]

Have the bottom of the bed raised?  Also water retention can be a sign of heart disease.