Leg problems during menopause & how to ease them
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- Опубліковано 7 тра 2018
- While we know the menopause can bring on many physical symptoms, what often surprises women is that their leg problems could be one of these symptoms.
So this week on A.Vogel Talks Menopause Eileen thought she would talk about the four main reasons you can experience leg problems during menopause, such as pain, cramps, swelling, varicose veins and restless legs and recommend ways to help your legs.
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WOW, I had NO IDEA this was why my legs are doing this? Your videos are life changing and calming. I have found so much COMFORT here. You're the BEST! Thank you!
You're welcome Sherri, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Bone broth has done wonders for lots of my menopause symptoms! A. Vogel is awesome!
Hi Dee
Thank you for your great tip! Do you prepare this yourself or buy already made?
Thank you for the helpful tips.
Thank you.This truly help me,i taught i was going nuts.Thank you.
THAT BLUE IS SOOOO PRETTY ON YOU!! THANKS FOR THESE VIDEOS THEY ARE SOOOO NEEDED! AGAIN THANKS!
Hi
You’re welcome, thank you so much for your lovely comments!
Your a amazing woman, thanks you for the information x
Thanks for inspiring us. I am 47 years old. I am going through menopause. I am drinking lot of water. My period have cease for three months now. I am getting hot flashes in the night. My legs especially joint are paining. Thanks for this now I understand what I am going through.
Hi Verii
You're welcome, glad to be of help!
Go to your obgyn get your estrogen and testosterone checked and get hormones replaced
Estrogen works wonderful!
Thank you very much I feel delighted with these videos because I find them very helpful though iam a nurse but have benefitted a lot as I'm on my pre menoupose
Thank you! I hope that the videos continue to be helpful.
Thank you, you've enlightened me to my exact symptoms and treatment
Hi Lavern
You're welcome, glad to be of help!
Interesting information
Thanks 🙏🏼
Useful tips thanks
So glad you cover about the legs thanks dear ❤️🤲☺️
You're so welcome! :)
Thank you very Much!!, Aileen.
You're welcome Sandra 😊
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you so much for these videos. There are things happening to me that I had no idea were connected to the menopause but now it's all making sense! I will definitely be recommending my female friends watch them too as it's a subject we don't talk about enough.
thanks for this information.
Hi Lauren
You're welcome!
Thank you madam
exactly what I'm going true and I'm 47 thanks for your help
No problem! If you have any questions please email - eileen@bioforce.co.uk
thanks for this....searching this for my mom
Hi Glen
You're welcome!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I don't get restless legs, but I get "charlye horses" first thing in the morning when I stretch out before I even feel awake.
The other main leg symptoms is feeling my legs are really heavy, tight and swollen (fluid retention).
Achy tired legs... cramping during the first few reps of an exercise.
Now, if all these problems are due to low oestrogen (I exercise daily, including yoga and Pilates, have good posture, eat well, do stress reduction etc),
surely oestrogen supplementation should be considered.
Absolutely!!! Hormones do a lot for our well being!! And most be in balance until we die!!
Otherwise
Problems problems problems!!
Having wobbly legs today, got my first irregular period so im hoping its connected to that, legs feel weak and strange like im.going to fall over, very strange. Thank you for being here xxx
It could well be connected, a sudden hormonal shift triggering a period can use up lots of magnesium and low magnesium can quickly affect muscle function! Also, just be aware that you can get a big dip in iron levels with a period so you may find a gentle iron tonic such as Floradix can be helpful.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk thank you so much 💛
I am going through that right now. Just making breakfast and legs feel weak. Strange feeling. I had to sit down. How are you feeling today ?
@@lisadunk323 sending lots of love and healing for us all on this journey 🥰 im feeling ok today but my period is late doing its own thing 😃
All true.
Just came across your videos, and you are very soothing, and the information is wonderful 🙏🏻
My question is, does menopause cause nerve issues?
I’m 54 yrs old, and, my last period was around 47, but, the last three years have been a living hell, as I’ve struggled with SEVERE fatigue, vertigo and now, electric shocks behind my knee( mainly left) MRI shows bulging disc and arthritis, but, no compression in the nerve, so, I’m thinking...menopause?!!
Hi Maria
Thank you for your kind comments!
Yes, falling oestrogen can affect nerve function; and can also be due to low magnesium and/or Essential Fatty Acids. You may find a magnesium supplement, approx 200mg twice a day and either a fish oil or flaxseed oil supplement could be of benefit. However, other health issues could be a factor such as low vitamin B12 so maybe ask your doctor to test for this if they haven't already done so.
Acupuncture may also help here so is worth looking into.
A.Vogel UK Thank you so much for your rapid respond🙏🏻
I’ve been on 400mg of magnesium for about two years already, I also take an omega 3 supplement, there has been no change.
I was also diagnosed with osteoporosis, at age 47, but, have not wanted to take prescription medications, I am now looking for a GYN who specializes in menopause.
All those are symptoms of low estrogen and testosterone!!!
Get it replaced and you'll see them disappear
Also you may have OSTEOPOROSIS!!
I have it and I know the pain and symptoms
This is why the importance of getting hrt
Hormone replacement therapy to avoid bone stiffness and osteoarthritis osteoporosis and all the pain sweats and shit
Yes part and parcel of the menopause but there are things that can help ie hrt vit D B12 and magnesium supplements
Hi I have been getting pains in my hips ankles wrists.. Particularly bad in hips.. Is this normal as I'm pre menopausal but my doctor didn't seem to think the two were connected. I thought joint pain was a symptom but now I'm confused as to why I'm getting these sudden pains. Any advice would be appreciated.
seema bains
Hi these pains your describing are very much perimenopause symptoms. Have you had blood work done to check vitamin D, B12 etc. I had horrific joint pains late last year but gp referred me to a gynaecologist team and now on hrt estrogel and Utestrogan that has helped significantly
I am also getting same pain.. in menopause....
Pls advice ma'am at to do...y it's happeninh
My hips hurt ( like a pulling down feeling), about twice a month horrid feeling .
@@debyorkshirelass9674 get your estrogen and testosterone checked!!
And replaced it
@ seema bains .how r u leg aches n pain ?? Having same ..pls guide wht helped
Definitely getting leg cramps only in the one leg only happens at night but what really helps me massage it warm then the cramps goes away ,,,
Hi Wasiela
Great to hear that you have found something that helps you!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I am Rosemarie Corke Thank you so much for your advice
You're welcome Rosemarie!
please I am 55years now .and I have been having every symtom you've mentioned and the worst is the swollen knew and pains as well what do I do?please I need a reply.
Comfort Biney
Google "Menopause & Muscles " 😉
Comfort Biney Hi, I am in agony and have been for a year, it started with digestive problems then my knee swelled up then my ankle then my other knee, i have had all the blood tests going, and xrays, doctors just really dont know , I think i have bursitis and tendonitis bought on in perimenopause all i get offered is pain killers which do not work and i am in absolute agony and can hardly walk. I totally feel for you ive yet to find any relief x
Mystery 13 Try massage with coconut oil organic and magnesium powder with water before bed , hope will help xx
Have you tried turmeric? Or Gymnema? If you have blood sugar problems, then the Gymnema might help. Turmeric helps with pain and digestion. It’s best taken with a meal.
Thank you all videos shared are extremely helpful, what I experience the most is joint pain, what can I do to ease this type of pain. I get knees pain the most, now I’m starting to get pain in the shoulder, I’ve been using a supplement DHEA, and others have told me to try Black Seed Oil, what is your intake on these two supplements.
Hi Debra, DHEA, is one of those supplements that has good and bad press. All I can suggest is that if you wish to try it do make sure that it is from a reputable company and that you are aware of any potential side effects. Black Seed oil does seem to have plenty of benefits, again, with a lot of these supplements it would be a case of trying them for several months to see if they would be of any benefit for you
Hello ma'am...I am going through menopause....
Using mirena loop...hav8ng progesterone in it...for controlling heavy bleeding....n now bleeding is in control..
By I am feeling...legs cramps...n pich in my joints...shoulders ankles....elbow...or jaw
Y it happens
Pls guide
Hi Surbhi
Good to hear that the Mirena Coil is helping you.
@@AvogelCoUk ma'am pls answer other query too....y pain is happening n it's not due to mirena loop?
Can uplease tell me d tabs containing megnesium.
Hi the magnesium product Eileen mentions for leg cramps is Mag Phos. There are two brands which she recommends - New Era No.8 Mag Phos and Schuesslers Tissue Salts Mag Phos 8. I hope this helps.
Hi
My mother is 51 and has been having irregular periods for couple years. She was okay except for a headache until July she got a period after 7 months without one and she’s complaining of a headache, dizziness, nausea and now leg pain tingling, burning and feeling tired like u cannot walk
Could all this be menopause? She’s done so many tests and everything comes out good
Hi Lordona
Periods coming back are really common and often indicate that the hormonal balance has risen again triggering periods etc. However, it is still wise for your mother to get this checked by her doctor just to make sure that there are no other issues such as fibroids or a prolapse.
Best Wishes
Eileen
After suffering for 8 years with mega leg pain it finally stopped. I had no idea that painful legs is a symptom of menopause
Good to hear that this has eased for you!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Iv`e had restless legs for years, Iv`e tried all sorts of remedies, including magnesium supplements, but nothing has worked.
Have you tried the Mag Phos tablets? These are often very effective for restless legs. Lymph congestion can be another factor, you could try a session or two of Manual Lymph Drainage to see if tht can help. Remember the water as dehydration can be a factor here too!
my leg pushing me forward when I walk. Is that part of menopause?
Hi Abubillal
I have not heard of this so It is best to get any kind of leg pain or discomfort checked out by your doctor first.
53 yrs old and still on perimenopause, getting all these symptoms and many more. I also getting my period every month as normal . How long it takes to complete about menopause?
Hi Christina
This is a difficult question as it is different for every woman, sorry. The average age range to start the menopause is 45-55 so you are still within the normal time scale.
I’m almost 55, no period in almost 1 year. Will leg pain end after this perimenopause/menopause curse us women have to deal with?😭
What kind of magnesium
I often recommend magnesium citrate capsules as they are easy to find, however, the best absorbed forms are in an Amino Acid Chelate blend such as Magnesium Glycinate or Lysinate or Orotate or Taurate
Leg cramps ancle swollen in legs and hand skin dryness dry mouth thristy for all day tired legs and no sensation tingling headache...
Hi Lolita
Please do get these symptoms checked out by your doctor. Feeling thirsty all day and feeling pains in the legs can indicate diabetes and swollen ankles may indicate high blood pressure. Your doctor can test for these just to rule them out.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have most things you mention.i have a friend she didnt have 1 sympton of the menopause why was this???
Hi Alice
Every woman will have a unique menopause with different symptoms. Some women will have a few manageable symptoms, some will have a more difficulit time and some lucky women will get through the menopause without any problems; it seems your friend is one of those.
Same with my mom. My symptoms have been a nightmare!
I get hip pain (only in one) and my lower right leg aches/tingles plus very restless legs throughout the night. I have been given HRT patches but also thought a supplement may help but there are SO many, I have no idea what to get! Any suggestions please?
Hi Jo
I would suggest the Devils Claw for the hip pain. Tingles and restless legs are often caused by low magnesium so you could also take a supplement, approx 200mg twice a day. However, if the tingling is ongoing then it is important to get it checked by your doctor. Other health issues such as low vitamin D, low vitamin B12 and diabetes can also be a factor so your doctor can test for these just to rule them out.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I get leg cramps on both legs at the same time . From the knees to my ankles. It feels like BAD period pain . I do the magnesium powder and drink lots water.it’s been 2 days now . I have had it for years, but getting worse.
Hi Dawn
If these are still not helping you may find a magnesium skin spray better, you can get tehse from health shops. If, however, symptoms still get worse it is best to check with your doctor as other health issues may be a factor; they can give you a proper diagnosis.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Magnesium Oil (really a brine) has better absorption and no stomach/intestine upset.
Thank you for this great tip!
Best Wishes
Eileen
i am unable to balance my walk dizzy I am under weight and 53. Drinking water no hot flashs
Hi Renee
Have you had the dizziness and balance checked by your doctor? If not, it is a good to as this can be caused by a number of different issues. A proper diagnosis can often help to get the right treatment quickly.
Good to hear that you're drinking water!
Best Wishes
Eilen
Leg problems there the worst 😫 dancing legs mine are doing the high jump
Hi Lisa
Hopefully, the tips will be of help for you but it is also a good idea to get this checked out by your doctor too.
Hi thankyou for your reply , I had to see a menopause specialist an they put me on Estrogel 2 pumps on each arm as 1pump for 2 wks wasn’t effective & Utrogestan 1 tablet a day been on it for just over 2 wks
Vit k is low on menapose it helps the blood from cloting that's why we bruise easily.
Nettle tea helps with water retention
Great advice, thank you Sedonia!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Where's the link?
Hi Snirks - which link are you looking for?
@@AvogelCoUk The magnesium rich foods.
the question is what can I eat to keep me health
I have posted a blog on the best diet for the menopause so please do take a look.
www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/whats-the-best-diet-for-the-menopause/
I Have Restless Arm's 😢
So ture 🙄🙄
I have tangling n my legs
😘👍🏽
My menoposal is three years already but not going away...
Hi Lolita
Unfortunately, for some women, symptoms can last a number of years after periods have stopped, however, these can often be caused by other health issues so it is a good idea to ask your doctor for a general health check.
Best Wishes
Eileen
You must be on hormones replacement therapy!!!
I suffer from this
I am having burning in my toe for a while now and I've been in perimenopause I believe for about 7 or 8 years. Now it is spreading and I'm getting burrning sensations in my feet and bottom of legs all over. It feels like my nerves are going crazy. It's all happening during what I presume is a hormonal flareup. Anyone else ever have this?
Hi
Burning feet can often indicate low B5 and a possible build up of uric acid (do you get joint pains at all?), however, it is really important to get this checked out by your doctor as other health issues such as diabetes could be a factor.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Yes, I'm familiar with the diabetes possibility. I made an appointment with a new doctor but can't be seen for at least 3 weeks.
The burning toe is only on one spot on the toe. It's on the biggest toe, right below the cuticle. I initially thought it was caused by nail fungal infection given to me by a nail salon, which has been there for years. But that is where the burn stops, except when I place too much pressure on the heel, wherein I get that burn you get when you've walked in heels all day. The toe issue though, is at least a year long, and comes on for days at a time and takes a few days off. The pin pricks in legs started recently, and strangely came at a time where I began seeing hormonal things going on, such as weight gain, depression, cravings for sugar, urinary issues, lightheadedness, shortness of breath here and there, hot flashes, etc. It is strange how I also had it a year ago for a few days and it sparked my OCD/Anxiety, and then randomly went away.
You have gout!!!
Google what foods can alter your gout!!! There's many like meat beer trans fats saturated fat
Fructose on certain fruits too!! Please research and modify your diet
I truly recommend you alkalizing your body by eating more citric foods and greens like
Water with lemon every morning and or pineapple celery lemmon juice and ginger in the blender with little iced water will help you a lot
I have hot feet
Can you please me what to do for my hot feet
Thank you so
Hi Sharlyne
Hot feet is often caused by low vitamin B2 so you may find a high strength vitamin B Complex can be of benefit. I would also recommend a couple of cups of nettle tea a day and have a short brisk walk in the evening to help your circulation. Dehydration can also be a factor so remember to drink plenty of plain water every day!
Best Wishes
Eileen