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#165854 - 11/17/08 07:25 PM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: katebcca]
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Kate I haven't had like you describe but every now and then I get an ache in my hip or my shoulder but it leaves after a day or two. I heard that the body needs more magnesium....don't know. We have a nutritionist that just joined. Maybe she can shed some light on this for us.
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#165877 - 11/17/08 09:38 PM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: katebcca]
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Registered: 08/12/08
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Hi Kate
Another thing that I've researched, in combination with my doctor's advice, is whether I'm a vitamin D deficient. After after a blood test done, we found I was seriously deficient! From the research I've done, liquid D3 is best and you shouldn't take over 2,000 IUs/day. One of the sources I reviewed indicated over 85% of menopausal and perimenopausal women are Vitamin D deficient. I have felt a TON better since I started taking adrenal supplements, thyroid supplements, and D3...when my doc saw my numbers (he is a holistic MD by the way), he was surprised I was even functioning.
Just a thought (oh, and I take the combo chatty mentions too!).
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#165907 - 11/18/08 02:06 PM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: Dotsie]
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When I started working with my holistic MD, he did a saliva test as one of the first items on the list. One of my biggest "complaints" was that I felt I had been run over by a big truck...when the results came in, he said "no surprise!". My testosterone was way to high, my progesterone too low, my thyroid whacked (although at least 5 other doctors didn't think so), my adrenal pattern was off the charts.
Then he checked the Vitamin D...and it was whacked too. Guess there were a few good reasons that I was exhausted and in chronic pain, eh?
What bugs the bejeebers out of me is that I've been going to doctors for years and they've said "no, we can't find anything". Then this guy looks at my tests and says why haven't you been on thyroid supplementation for the last 20 years!
There are times when I really struggle to remind myself that all things happen in the right time. I would have "preferred" to spend the last 20+ years in less pain, I'll admit it!
And yes, Dotsie, that is what I'm seeing on Vitamin D too. In addition, my doc says most women in our age group are low, or borderline on it and almost all Midwesterners are low on iodine too.
Such a complex "machine" our bodies!
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#166759 - 12/01/08 05:49 AM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: Dotsie]
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Chatty
Yup, you're absolutely right and it is one of the reasons I'm soooooooooo thrilled to have found a holistic MD!!!!!!!! The funny thing is that my brother is a traditionally trained MD (orthopedic surgeon) and his wife uses almost all natural stuff, wanted home births, had two water births and there is my precious brother...it is hysterical, especially because he is so big (6'4") and she is so tiny (5'0") and she definitely rules the roost when it comes to this stuff. I'm thrilled because I know it rubs off on him! Now my brother who is a nurse? That's a whole other ball of wax all together. I'm wondering if he would even take a multi-vitamin, let alone a homeopathic or holistic remedy! Makes for interesting conversations!
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#202407 - 04/17/10 01:39 AM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: katebcca]
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Registered: 04/17/10
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Kate,
I have experienced these exact symptoms (even the ankle pain)to the point that I was considering medication (which I detest). A friend of mine turned me onto a new pajama on the market called "Goodnighties" that is made with an ionization process in the fabric that takes away muscle pain and night sweats etc. It was the ticket for me. I sleep perfectly again and it has made all the difference in my life. I now am trying to spread the word to those who suffer because only those who haven't slept know how debilitating it can be. I think they are only available online- hope you get some sleep!
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#202412 - 04/17/10 03:29 PM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: megchat]
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Registered: 04/17/10
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Hi Megchat.... I couldn't believe you were talking about Goodnighties! we are definately on to something my cousin just sent me a pair and I just love them! they are so soft and comfortable and the best part... I sleep like a new person! no more #$%^&* night sweats and wild dreams.... there's something in that fabric that really works!! I just bought 2 more pairs! sweet dreams to you too! Lisa
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#202638 - 04/23/10 03:56 PM
Re: aching body - is this menopause related?
[Re: katebcca]
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Registered: 01/21/07
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Do you like to write? I'm not sure if your daughter is living with you, but since she does have a digital camera (I think) and has an artistic eye. She could take photos here and there if she doesn't have a bunch of pretty photos. You could learn to blog. With a purpose in mind. (You seem like a goal-oriented person who might like a passion/hobby with a purpose tucked at the back of your head. :)) Blog abit and figure out things for awhile. Use some of your daughter's photos. Looking back, I am glad I got myself blogging abit. So wishing you cherry blossom greetings from vancouver in http://cyclewriteblog.wordpess.com
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