Is stiffness a menopause symptom?
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Feeling stiff and creaky and wondering if it’s just your age or related to menopause?
This week I take a look at why you can be more prone to muscle stiffness during perimenopause and menopause and what you can do to help yourself.
Chapters:
0:00 Is stiffness a symptom of menopause
0:45 Muscle stiffness in perimenopause and menopause
2:26 Cause 1: Hormonal changes
2:42 Cause 2: Dehydration
3:20 Cause 3: Low magnesium
3:40 Cause 4: Stress and anxiety
4:02 Cause 5: Recovery from exercise or muscle/joint overuse taking longer
5:01 What can help ease stiffness during perimenopause and menopause?
Products mentioned in this video:
A magnesium supplement (150 to 200 milligrams a day)
Arnica gel: www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remed...
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This rings so true for me! I went into surgical menopause at age 55 and two years on, my low back is killing me! I can't do HRT, so exercise and stretches help. I have also started on organic tofu, flax seeds and will start collagen today. Managing severe pain moments with Ibuprofen.
Hope everything helps L F!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I will say yes, it's definitely a symptom. Suddenly starting happening to me among many other things. 😖
Thank you so much Eileen,I'm ready to loose my mind .I'm in so much pain I can't walk and it's so hard to work. You are a God sent 🙏 🙌 ❤️
Hope the tips are helpful for you Anabela and that you feel better soon!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I am going through the same problem with walking. My left knees suddenly started to pain and sudden stiffness. It does not ease throughout the day. I am in so much pain. Have you found anything to releave you ?
Hello ms Elillen, thank you 😊 for teaching us women,, menopause is not easy to go through, so many different changes comes to the body, God bless you 🙏🙏 Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
You are so welcome, Greta!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hello Eileen I do get anxious and my doctor thinks my stiffness and pain I get in my body is fibromyalgia. She said my magnesium is on the low side when though I take it. Is there one type of magnesium that is more absorbable than others? I do drink around 3 litres of water every day as well. Thank you 😊
Hi Lindsay
Good to hear that you're drinking plenty of water, just don't drink too much as this can wash minerals such as magnesium away!
Either a magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate seem to be absorbed well.
Best Wishes
Eileen
oh yes the stiffness I get it every morning. I do little stretching exercises it eases off & gets better though out the day.
That's good to hear Leesa, maybe try a small shot glass of warm water just before bed to see if that helps.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you for all your helpful information. :)
You are welcome! Jacqueline!
best Wishes
Eileen
Took 150 mg of magnesium after waking today. I feel it eases me and interestingly enough It was required on this Monday a.m.
Hello from Nancy in Michigan(U.S.)✨
Fantastic, Nancy!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you for your videos
You're welcome Etoma
Best Wishes
Eileen
Bob and Brad Physical Therapists here on UA-cam have great tutorials!
That's a great tip thank you!
Great video, which type of magnesium is good for stiffness, joint pain please
Hi Khatija
Magnesium glycinate seems to be a good one for inflammation.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Good video, as usual. I am in the menopause, and I have horrific joint pain. I am on a low dose HRT, which has eased a multitude of symptoms, but not the joint pain. The joint pain is horrific, especially after a period of rest (sleeping, sitting at my desk, etc.). I drink LOTS of water, I have taken magnesium supplements for years, I work out nearly every day, do yoga 4-5 times a week, and eat well. In talking with my GP, she sent me for x-ray, as well as bloodwork to rule out rheumatoid arthritis or something else. There are no signs of arthritis. I wonder if a higher dose of estrogen will help?
Hi Kathleen
You would need to discuss this with your doctor as they may need to take your age and any other health issues you have, into account as to whether a higher dose would be appropriate and safe for you.
In the meantime you may find a combination of a fish oil supplement (or flaxseed oil, if you are vegetarian or vegan) and the herb Devils Claw may be helpful for relieving the pain.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Try collagen, chondroitin and MSM. These can be very helpful!
Hi i'm from guyana i do have that in the morning stiffness thank you so much .question for you i'm useing the menopace tablets can i use the magnesium as well too
Hi Dionne
Yes, adding in extra magnesium is a good idea as it's needed for so many things in the menopause!
Best Wishes
Eileen
What manopace tablets give me the name
Or my god manipulate its not a joke and when it livening you it makes you so sick
I have fibromyalgia, scoliosis of the spine, 3 badly discs on my lower back, & osteoarthritis
Check your testosterone levels.
@@MS-sr1fe thank you so so very much, God bless Fiona 🙏🌹
@@fionamort5837 Wish you quick healing. If T levels are low you have all aches and pains. I'm sure you will feel well once your T levels are optimised. 🤗
Fiona be healed in the name of Jesus Christ.
@@MS-sr1fe thank you so so very much for all the advice & i will get my Gp to carry out these tests for me, God bless you 🙏🌹
God blessed you
Thank you Cleara
Best Wishes
Eileen
Another informatve vlog.....am blown away every week with the many dreadful symptoms of the menopause ...i have experience all of them..but my question is can you experience these symptoms in the post menopause as well? ..Thank you as always for your advice and tips..
You're welcome :)
What is post menopause? When u still have it’s or it go away
@@clearahenderson9339 Post menopause is when you've not had any periods for 2 years and you are considered post menopause for the rest of your life. Most women find, in this phase, that symptoms ease off or stop over time.
I have all of this and when I go to stand up my feet make the cracking noise like when someone is cracking their knuckles. I am going to do light stretches well I'm going you start off like I'm a 90 year old lady.
Are you taking any fish oils Patty Cake as this is good for noisy joints? (flaxseed oil if you're vegetarian or vegan)
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk I will try. Thank you.
@@pattycake8272 Let me know how you get on!
Evening primrose
Does it help with joint Pain and stiffness ?
If I have lost a lot of muscle mass can exercising help build it back?
Hi Amanda
Yes, regular exercise (but make sure it's varied not just the same ones day after day) can be helpful but also make sure that your getting enough protein in your diet as this is important too. If you are not keen on meat or are vegetarian or vegan you could add in a plant based protein powder drink every day.
Best Wishes
Eileen
weight training help me.
@@lisadunk323 fantastic!
I'm in South Africa, and hardly any Hospitals are functioning 😢
Wow, that's scary Samantha!
I am going through the worst knee pain. Suddenly my knees especially the left is in pain. It is stiff and has pain. So bad that it hurts to walk or when i sit and stand the pain is excruciating. It would not go away. What can i do Please help.
Hi Lisa
I've posted a vlog on joint pain and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look.www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/joint-aches-and-pains/
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you must kindly
What if your bones and joints are so sore that u cannot do anything really.
Painkillers don't work, or a hot or cold compressor. I'm at my wits end really 😮
Hi Samantha
I've posted a vlog on joint pain and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look
www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/joint-aches-and-pains/
Best Wishes
Eileen