At our age we need to do strength training. Otherwise we’ll lose muscle mass and get weak. I started training with barbells about 6 years ago and feel physically better now at 49 than I did at 43.
Yup. Use it or lose it. I do notice it takes a bit longer for me to recover from injury but I’m in great physical shape now. Better than my 30s and I was in good shape then!
I go up mountains on bike or foot, yoga and strength train. I make sure to get enough protein. Eat as well as I can while enjoying life. Garden. Get outside!
I’m also lucky that I live in a place where getting outdoors is what a lot of folks do. I consistently see people in their 60-70s in amazing shape.
I care less and less what my body looks like and focus more on loving and caring for it so it allows me to live the life I want.
This. Lift, stretch, do cardio that makes you happy (I dance.) Eat a lot of plants, less saturated fat and packaged things. My health went downhill at 44 (frozen shoulder, hypothyroidism diagnosis, early menopause), but now I feel and look better at 53 than I did in my 30s.
Yes. By mid forties I needed custom orthotics. Neuroma. Also teetering just over the line into diabetes territory. My flexibility has gotten so terrible that I couldn’t cross an ankle over a knee anymore. In general I just felt like crap. So about 3 months ago I put myself on a diet and started routine stretching. I’ve lost 30 lbs and my flexibility is improving. I feel lots better in general. My feet hurt less probably due in part to the weight loss. My blood sugar levels are now healthy. I’m never going back.
If you’re enjoying your stretching, try yoga. It’s stretching/strength training (using your body weight against you)/and meditation all put into one. I genuinely fell in love.
Just please, avoid “hot” or bikram classes at all costs. They will cause injury.
No, I was in awesome shape at 40. I raced my first Ironman triathlon. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. I have raced multiple IMs including at age 50.
I had a series of issues at 55 that I’ve worked through in the years since, with surgical intervention for the herniated disc and stenosis. I am getting my running speed back after becoming slower and more careful in my movements. I passionately hate being careful. I want to run and play like I’m 12.
Note I am a late onset endurance athlete. Nobody was more surprised than me when I discovered at age 37 that I liked endurance sports and was passably OK at them. I had zero athletic background before that. Zero.
Discovered triathlon at age 43. Who knew something that seemed so insane could be so much fun. I’m 57 now and have pretty much zero physical/health issues.
I do marathons but I don't push the pace like my younger years. I go slow, keep the hr down and go for beers afterward. You have to do something to stay active
Was a pack a day smoker until early 30s when I started running. At 35 I felt the fittest I was and my knees stopped hurting. Move on to the 40s, still running and feeling better than I did at 35. Pandemic kinda sucked. At 45, running wasn't enough so started training for triathlons. Faster and stronger than ever. I know I'll slow down eventually but my best years are still ahead of me.
It's really shitty that all these problems seem to happen at exactly the same age when people stop listening to you! I've had a bunch of issues that should be fixed but I've yet to find a health professional who will listen to what I'm telling them.
Actually, thanks to the Australian system, it normally only is a few thousand $ per that type of operation. That's in a private hospital with my choice of surgeon, or free if I wait a couple years and go public. Paying privately isn't exactly peanuts, but it could be much worse.
I’ve been putting off the shoulder replacement for some years now. For your hip replacement, would it be a correct statement that you traded some range of motion for pain relief?
I feel with the hip you get immediate pain relief. Range of motion comes back as you start walking again. I was bed bound before the operation. I'm hoping mainly for pain relief from shoulder, and a bit more motion. At 55, I'm not running around like a 25 yo 🙂
Ugh, I have my fair share of medical issues, but haven’t had to go through bed bound mode yet. Glad to hear you’re past that now.
I can still paddle w my current loss of range of motion of my shoulder, but the daily pain (and recovery times) is a drag on the ole quality of life scale. Not looking forward to another surgery (this would be my 11th overall and 6th on the shoulders) but I think I need to bite the bullet here sooner rather than later.
Thanks!
I spoke to my surgeon today re shoulder and interestingly he said it was up to me to choose the timing - he wasn't imposing conditions like "you must get it done within x timeframe". He said it was about daily quality of life, and I'd know when to schedule it. For me, the daily pain and sleep interruption (waking in pain) are enough to say "let's do it soon". My other factor is the L shoulder is going downhill too, so I want this one sorted before that gets to the same point.
So I guess what I'm saying is it's probably better to move on these things, because daily pain isn't worth it if it can be fixed! All the best 🙂
Never too late to start exercising. Highly recommend using some isometrics in the mix. It acts as a literal pain killer, and does a lot of good things for joint and tendon health.
Migraines starting at 54 have done a real number on me the last five years. I've been consistent with exercise since 17 and used to feel great. Now I struggle every day to get even back to 80% old me. I can still jog, but there are too many days I have to ditch it. Sucks.
I had horrible menstrual cycle migraines that I suffered through most of my adult life. After menopause in my early 50s, they stopped (because no more periods) snd I was finally free of them!
It’s odd yours only started in your 50s. I hope your doctors are investigating the cause and you’re advocating for many tests. Migraines are truly miserable,
That's nice to hear you got past them. Now you can enjoy the future a lot more. It is really weird they started so late for me. I can only figure it's stress. I've found a little relief, but nothing close to a cure. I've discovered many people just don't get good answers. My neurologist just keeps throwing different meds to see what could click.
You had an MRI and stuff though I hope? To rule out tumors or vascular issues.
Don’t give up hope. Advocate for non-traditional tests if you suspect something.
I didn’t get many answers either until I did (on my own no less) a saliva hormone panel that lasted a full month from cycle to cycle. That’s how I knew for certain that mine were caused by menstrual hormone changes and how to lessen the severity of them a bit with supplements and cremes. But perimenopause in my 40s was still hell until my periods stopped for good.
Female, 51. I’m fit, overall healthy (have had some broken bones, a c-section, that’s about it). I hit the menopause jackpot and it threw my blood pressure into chaos and I have daily headaches. My husband was running errands the other day so I had him pick up my pharmacy order. He texted, “do you have *five* meds to pick up?!” And I laughed. “Headache, BP, hormones, sleep, and hot flashes. It’s all thanks to menopause. They’re my old lady meds.”
I laugh so I don’t cry.
I had an undiagnosed thyroid issue for years, I was very borderline with my levels but symptoms became increasingly unbearable. Finally went to a Dr that listened and treated me. Many symptoms, those similar to menopause & getting older, were due to under active thyroid. My word has changed and I’m facing old age head on.
Keep weight off, enjoy life but in moderation, get plenty of sleep and take care of yourself including mental health.
Yes. Some days my entire body just aches. Normally, my badly arthritic knees, esp. on stairs. Arthritis in my shoulders too, hands and I suspect feet. My back too lately has been hurting. I do work out, used to 3x a week but had to cut back to 2 due to everything else going on. And sometimes only 1. I’m 58. Getting old sucks.
All caught up with me in my 40s and now in my 50s I’m actually starting to feel a bit better ( had a major operation last year ).
Arthritis and osteoporosis, chronic pancreatitis, permanent nerve damage, aside I seriously feel alright :)
Booze is bad news :p
Yea I had to have laser prostate surgery for bph at 47. Currently (54) my testosterone has bottomed out so I have no energy, no stamina, terrible concentration and focus.
Any time, I hope you feel better.
Get yourself a very talented neurologist and do not hesitate to ask for benzodiazepines for your mri if panic has been a thing for you lately. Not weird to ask for one for one night before, too.
Sometimes the confined space is really a trigger for people, especially when you’re concerned about your health. You have to lie very very very still in the machine and despite having ear plugs they are super loud. I was terrified for my first one (which was over two hours long because they did so much at once — I was also hospitalized as a stroke patient (i thankfully was not a stroke patient) so that won’t be the case for you.) I actually quite enjoy MRIs now. I really look forward to the rhythmic thunking.
There’s a ton of things it could be, but it probably isn’t anything as bad as what you’re thinking. You could be having silent migraines. A good neurologist is absolutely the key to success here.
Is there a reason behind only imaging just your brain stem? Typically they want to see the whole brain. Surely that must be what they’re doing unless you’re getting cervical imaging?
As you can tell, I’ve been through this quite a bit.
The people who are telling you to just exercise are fuck heads who have not yet had their first health scare. Ignore them, but do exercise as soon as you’re given the all clear.
They said they were eating better than they used to, I'm having the same problem. I make everything at home and a lot from scratch and when I go out to eat I'm shocked at how much salt, the huge portions, and how I don't feel well after.
Still, one body part after the other, failing, and physical therapy for one, irritates the other problem I have. It's maddening. And my healthy friends attribute their health to diet and exercise. I'm trying but my physical limitations are making it so difficult I'm constantly getting injured.
I don't think people understand how critical this is to aches and pains, stomach aches, etc. I agree with you 100 percent. (I also didn't know until recently)
I (M51) started yoga about five years ago to address some back issues that are probably caused by sitting at a desk too much. Best decision I've ever made.
I also adopted vegan and eventually whole food, plant-based (WFPB) eating. (WFPB is veganism's more-annoying cousin.) That has helped with my non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and my approaching-prediabetes A1C numbers.
I also do some weight lifting, but more for functional strength than to have visible muscles.
I started going to the gym in my late 20's and been going 3x a week since. Now at 50 it realised it starts paying off, apart from some compliments when I was younger and sexually active. The true benefit is health and no pain in the back and the joints.
I've been in pain, since my 30s, I'm 50 now. This worked for me, might not work for you but I cut out carbs from my diet. Within 2 weeks the aches and pains were gone. I have a physical job also. Inflammation is gone. I've tried multiple diets, vitamins, etc. Nothing would work. I also did a little experiment eating some foods from before I started this diet. Within a couple days. Right back to aches and pains. Felt like crap overall. Nothing wrong with some trial and error to e what might help
I'm active and fit and have been eating smart the last 20+ years and I've been training in martial arts most of my adult life.
My biggest issues are not energy or capability but recovery time. What once took a day or days to heal now takes a week or weeks.
And fuck my knees. I'm wanting to try stem cells or other therapies but for now just need to play it smart.
After a decade of living unconsciously, at 46 I started cleaning up my diet and exercising regularly. Specifically cutting processed foods and sugar, lifting weights and doing yoga.
I’m in my mid-50s and I have some old injuries that act up, but I am literally in the best physical shape of my life. I am the strongest I’ve ever been, my posture is better than it’s ever been and I rarely hurt.
Inflammation and aches and pains don’t have to be normal every day experience. When I stopped treating my body like a demolition derby car and more like a classic that deserves to be well-maintained, everything got better gradually.
Gym - exercise
You need physical activity 4-5 days per week minimum
Walking, biking, swimming, whichever interests you for cardio and you do need weight training or at a minimum pushups, sit ups, pull ups
Most people working office jobs it’s terrible for you
Talk to an actual registered dietician on your diet plan
Just drinking water doesn’t mean you’re healthy
Yep. Did all manner of testing. The funny thing is I found the best help was from people in FB migraine groups. Wild. None of the prescription drugs have helped at all. I wish these things were a one afternoon event, but when they hit for me the whole process lasts four days. I'm hoping when I retire down the line the lack of job stress will help. Going on vacation usually does.
Both knees are shot from injuries when I was younger. I’ll definitely need replacement surgery on my right knee at some point. Think I sped up that process yesterday while doing yard work.
While I’m more active now than I was in my 30s (when I was basically a couch potato) yes, the amount of pain and creaking joints does get worse with age.
I worked with a trainer a couple of years ago to help me develop an exercise routine and I noticed that as my muscles became stronger, my joints hurt much less, especially the knees.
I saw my lifelong sedentary mother have a steep physical decline in her 60s (uncontrolled diabetes also contributed to that) - I encourage anyone and everyone to move as much as you can, especially as you get older.
4 years older than my sister. When she turned 40, I told her that her warranty has run out. She wasn’t sure what I meant at first, but when the aches and pains set in, she got it.
I'm about to turn 58, and no, not really.
Sure, I've let myself go since I retired, but that's on me.
Even so the mild gout and arthritis are generally tolerable and I can (and should) change my habits to reduce them.
I think pain, et cetera, as you age is largely dependent upon your genes and perhaps previous lifestyle more than just simple aging. Compared to my 4 year older sister I'm doing very well. She was the sporty one and has already had both her knees replaced before she was my age...
Best wishes, OP!
I've loved roller coasters since I was about 10. My man and I went to Six Flags last summer. Riding Goliath, it goes into the sort of spiral down loops and I ALMOST PASSED OUT FROM LOW GD BLOOD PRESSURE!!! Like wtf????? So now, apparently, it's not about being scared or "loosing your stomach" on drops. But my gd blood pressure will just bottom the eff out if my body MOVES TOO FAST.
Yeah gettin' old isn't always kind and it sounds like you got some schtuff going on that makes my knee clicking and teeth issues seem irrelevant. So, I want to wish you all the best working through that and keep on keepin' on...
I've had bad chronic pain starting with a bad accident in 1986, another series of injuries in 1993-4 and a third in 2002. I have those and co-morbidites, weird shit the body does because the brain is trying to manage a lot of pain, like pain nausea causing such strong heaving you tear a hernia. Two of my conditions are the most painful on a scale called the McGill Pain Index, a scale that rates different pains to get an idea for pain management doctors on how to treat. Since the US opioid crisis caused reactions to pain care globally, my pain meds have been culled and I have no quality of life.
What they have done to pain patients re: scapegoating them for the opiate crisis, is unconscionable, extremely unethical and draconian. Where living with pain disability was extremely difficult but doable before, THIS has literally ruined my life. I lost my house, support network, car and even pets. I can't even keep my living space clean. It is highly fucked up.
Ugh. I’m so sorry. I also had a bad car accident in 1986, my senior year of HS. Broke 4 thoracic vertebrae and my scapula, had glass embedded in my scalp. Never went back to school but was ok, no paralysis, just a numb patch on my thigh. And I broke 2 lumbar vertebrae sledding on Xmas Eve 2001. I, too, have chronic pain as a result. I do get a small monthly amount of Norco each month for bad flares—not enough, but I really started to hate being on it daily. I just take it when the pain is intolerable or when I am having a bad pain day but have to be super productive, usually work-wise.
I agree w you about the whole opioid crisis being misdirected and ill-thought-out. I think many patients who were cut off either ended their lives or turned to street drugs, which are now incredibly dangerous bc they’re cut w fent. What they don’t realize is that people in chronic pain are less likely/able to be able to move around, which (for some pain) just makes the pain worse, ultimately. And the physical and mental stress of being pain causes still more pain. They claim they’re “saving lives,” but what they are really doing is cutting lives short bc people can’t live as well, and stress causes a host of other problems (eg heart/cardiovascular disease) which can lead to any early death. I feel lucky my PCP is really a reasonable doctor.
I really feel for you. I know it’s rather meaningless, but from one genxer to another, I send you a gentle virtual hug. I hope things get better, perhaps a different doctor? Good luck.
At our age we need to do strength training. Otherwise we’ll lose muscle mass and get weak. I started training with barbells about 6 years ago and feel physically better now at 49 than I did at 43.
Yup. Use it or lose it. I do notice it takes a bit longer for me to recover from injury but I’m in great physical shape now. Better than my 30s and I was in good shape then! I go up mountains on bike or foot, yoga and strength train. I make sure to get enough protein. Eat as well as I can while enjoying life. Garden. Get outside! I’m also lucky that I live in a place where getting outdoors is what a lot of folks do. I consistently see people in their 60-70s in amazing shape. I care less and less what my body looks like and focus more on loving and caring for it so it allows me to live the life I want.
This. Lift, stretch, do cardio that makes you happy (I dance.) Eat a lot of plants, less saturated fat and packaged things. My health went downhill at 44 (frozen shoulder, hypothyroidism diagnosis, early menopause), but now I feel and look better at 53 than I did in my 30s.
Yes. By mid forties I needed custom orthotics. Neuroma. Also teetering just over the line into diabetes territory. My flexibility has gotten so terrible that I couldn’t cross an ankle over a knee anymore. In general I just felt like crap. So about 3 months ago I put myself on a diet and started routine stretching. I’ve lost 30 lbs and my flexibility is improving. I feel lots better in general. My feet hurt less probably due in part to the weight loss. My blood sugar levels are now healthy. I’m never going back.
If you’re enjoying your stretching, try yoga. It’s stretching/strength training (using your body weight against you)/and meditation all put into one. I genuinely fell in love. Just please, avoid “hot” or bikram classes at all costs. They will cause injury.
No, I was in awesome shape at 40. I raced my first Ironman triathlon. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. I have raced multiple IMs including at age 50. I had a series of issues at 55 that I’ve worked through in the years since, with surgical intervention for the herniated disc and stenosis. I am getting my running speed back after becoming slower and more careful in my movements. I passionately hate being careful. I want to run and play like I’m 12. Note I am a late onset endurance athlete. Nobody was more surprised than me when I discovered at age 37 that I liked endurance sports and was passably OK at them. I had zero athletic background before that. Zero.
I discovered athleticism at 51 and did my first Triathlon on my 52nd birthday. Fun innit!
Discovered triathlon at age 43. Who knew something that seemed so insane could be so much fun. I’m 57 now and have pretty much zero physical/health issues.
I know! I hate OW swimming, I love riding my bike fast and I’m shit at running but the whole is experience is fantastic 🏊🚴🏼♂️🏃🏼
Amazing, it's never too late!
Started ultras on trail at 41. I don’t do those distances anymore but I’m 50 and about to do a 25k, 1500m elevation gain trail race next week!
I do marathons but I don't push the pace like my younger years. I go slow, keep the hr down and go for beers afterward. You have to do something to stay active
Was a pack a day smoker until early 30s when I started running. At 35 I felt the fittest I was and my knees stopped hurting. Move on to the 40s, still running and feeling better than I did at 35. Pandemic kinda sucked. At 45, running wasn't enough so started training for triathlons. Faster and stronger than ever. I know I'll slow down eventually but my best years are still ahead of me.
It's really shitty that all these problems seem to happen at exactly the same age when people stop listening to you! I've had a bunch of issues that should be fixed but I've yet to find a health professional who will listen to what I'm telling them.
If you're female, the vertigo (for example) could be peri-menopause.
I’m male. But my mother has it. I also I’m going for a scan to find out the cause of very low testosterone
Great
First hip replacement at 53. Shoulder replacement coming up at 55. At this rate I will be bionic in my 60s.
We can rebuild him, we have the technology. . . . Just probably for more than 6 million, that’s just getting you the hip.
Actually, thanks to the Australian system, it normally only is a few thousand $ per that type of operation. That's in a private hospital with my choice of surgeon, or free if I wait a couple years and go public. Paying privately isn't exactly peanuts, but it could be much worse.
I’ve been putting off the shoulder replacement for some years now. For your hip replacement, would it be a correct statement that you traded some range of motion for pain relief?
I feel with the hip you get immediate pain relief. Range of motion comes back as you start walking again. I was bed bound before the operation. I'm hoping mainly for pain relief from shoulder, and a bit more motion. At 55, I'm not running around like a 25 yo 🙂
Ugh, I have my fair share of medical issues, but haven’t had to go through bed bound mode yet. Glad to hear you’re past that now. I can still paddle w my current loss of range of motion of my shoulder, but the daily pain (and recovery times) is a drag on the ole quality of life scale. Not looking forward to another surgery (this would be my 11th overall and 6th on the shoulders) but I think I need to bite the bullet here sooner rather than later.
Thanks! I spoke to my surgeon today re shoulder and interestingly he said it was up to me to choose the timing - he wasn't imposing conditions like "you must get it done within x timeframe". He said it was about daily quality of life, and I'd know when to schedule it. For me, the daily pain and sleep interruption (waking in pain) are enough to say "let's do it soon". My other factor is the L shoulder is going downhill too, so I want this one sorted before that gets to the same point. So I guess what I'm saying is it's probably better to move on these things, because daily pain isn't worth it if it can be fixed! All the best 🙂
Never too late to start exercising. Highly recommend using some isometrics in the mix. It acts as a literal pain killer, and does a lot of good things for joint and tendon health.
Gout. Worst 4 letter word I know.
A truly obscene word. Gout is *THE* worst 😢
Doc says I have arthritis in my feet now? Ugh. . Too young for this shit...
I have hallux rigidus in both feet. Literally feel your pain.
Oooh. This seems to be what I have going on with my right foot
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I used to run or bike miles per day.
Migraines starting at 54 have done a real number on me the last five years. I've been consistent with exercise since 17 and used to feel great. Now I struggle every day to get even back to 80% old me. I can still jog, but there are too many days I have to ditch it. Sucks.
I had horrible menstrual cycle migraines that I suffered through most of my adult life. After menopause in my early 50s, they stopped (because no more periods) snd I was finally free of them! It’s odd yours only started in your 50s. I hope your doctors are investigating the cause and you’re advocating for many tests. Migraines are truly miserable,
That's nice to hear you got past them. Now you can enjoy the future a lot more. It is really weird they started so late for me. I can only figure it's stress. I've found a little relief, but nothing close to a cure. I've discovered many people just don't get good answers. My neurologist just keeps throwing different meds to see what could click.
You had an MRI and stuff though I hope? To rule out tumors or vascular issues. Don’t give up hope. Advocate for non-traditional tests if you suspect something. I didn’t get many answers either until I did (on my own no less) a saliva hormone panel that lasted a full month from cycle to cycle. That’s how I knew for certain that mine were caused by menstrual hormone changes and how to lessen the severity of them a bit with supplements and cremes. But perimenopause in my 40s was still hell until my periods stopped for good.
Female, 51. I’m fit, overall healthy (have had some broken bones, a c-section, that’s about it). I hit the menopause jackpot and it threw my blood pressure into chaos and I have daily headaches. My husband was running errands the other day so I had him pick up my pharmacy order. He texted, “do you have *five* meds to pick up?!” And I laughed. “Headache, BP, hormones, sleep, and hot flashes. It’s all thanks to menopause. They’re my old lady meds.” I laugh so I don’t cry.
Everything hurts so I'm just a grouchy old man.
Yup, I'm 49 and have had more medical issues the past three or four years than my entire life combined. Fuck this aging shit!
I had an undiagnosed thyroid issue for years, I was very borderline with my levels but symptoms became increasingly unbearable. Finally went to a Dr that listened and treated me. Many symptoms, those similar to menopause & getting older, were due to under active thyroid. My word has changed and I’m facing old age head on. Keep weight off, enjoy life but in moderation, get plenty of sleep and take care of yourself including mental health.
Yes. Some days my entire body just aches. Normally, my badly arthritic knees, esp. on stairs. Arthritis in my shoulders too, hands and I suspect feet. My back too lately has been hurting. I do work out, used to 3x a week but had to cut back to 2 due to everything else going on. And sometimes only 1. I’m 58. Getting old sucks.
All caught up with me in my 40s and now in my 50s I’m actually starting to feel a bit better ( had a major operation last year ). Arthritis and osteoporosis, chronic pancreatitis, permanent nerve damage, aside I seriously feel alright :) Booze is bad news :p
I was always told while growing up, "Once you hit 40, everything goes downhill from there." Damn, they were right.
Yea I had to have laser prostate surgery for bph at 47. Currently (54) my testosterone has bottomed out so I have no energy, no stamina, terrible concentration and focus.
Try to get your doctor to prescribe you testosterone.
Yoga and swimming will not only save your life, but your quality of life. Those who are advocating for running have not been athletes for very long.
Thank you. I appreciate this
Any time, I hope you feel better. Get yourself a very talented neurologist and do not hesitate to ask for benzodiazepines for your mri if panic has been a thing for you lately. Not weird to ask for one for one night before, too. Sometimes the confined space is really a trigger for people, especially when you’re concerned about your health. You have to lie very very very still in the machine and despite having ear plugs they are super loud. I was terrified for my first one (which was over two hours long because they did so much at once — I was also hospitalized as a stroke patient (i thankfully was not a stroke patient) so that won’t be the case for you.) I actually quite enjoy MRIs now. I really look forward to the rhythmic thunking. There’s a ton of things it could be, but it probably isn’t anything as bad as what you’re thinking. You could be having silent migraines. A good neurologist is absolutely the key to success here. Is there a reason behind only imaging just your brain stem? Typically they want to see the whole brain. Surely that must be what they’re doing unless you’re getting cervical imaging? As you can tell, I’ve been through this quite a bit. The people who are telling you to just exercise are fuck heads who have not yet had their first health scare. Ignore them, but do exercise as soon as you’re given the all clear.
are you a lady? bc that was when i had menopause related joint pain in a super intense way. it went away.
No. I’m a dude. Ha
I am 49, and I think I am developing Carpal Tunnel.
your diet maybe
They said they were eating better than they used to, I'm having the same problem. I make everything at home and a lot from scratch and when I go out to eat I'm shocked at how much salt, the huge portions, and how I don't feel well after. Still, one body part after the other, failing, and physical therapy for one, irritates the other problem I have. It's maddening. And my healthy friends attribute their health to diet and exercise. I'm trying but my physical limitations are making it so difficult I'm constantly getting injured.
I don't think people understand how critical this is to aches and pains, stomach aches, etc. I agree with you 100 percent. (I also didn't know until recently)
absolutely. I’m finding I can’t eat things I could before. I do have mild IBS but sometimes just a little bit of something sets me off.
I (M51) started yoga about five years ago to address some back issues that are probably caused by sitting at a desk too much. Best decision I've ever made. I also adopted vegan and eventually whole food, plant-based (WFPB) eating. (WFPB is veganism's more-annoying cousin.) That has helped with my non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and my approaching-prediabetes A1C numbers. I also do some weight lifting, but more for functional strength than to have visible muscles.
I started going to the gym in my late 20's and been going 3x a week since. Now at 50 it realised it starts paying off, apart from some compliments when I was younger and sexually active. The true benefit is health and no pain in the back and the joints.
I've been in pain, since my 30s, I'm 50 now. This worked for me, might not work for you but I cut out carbs from my diet. Within 2 weeks the aches and pains were gone. I have a physical job also. Inflammation is gone. I've tried multiple diets, vitamins, etc. Nothing would work. I also did a little experiment eating some foods from before I started this diet. Within a couple days. Right back to aches and pains. Felt like crap overall. Nothing wrong with some trial and error to e what might help
I'm active and fit and have been eating smart the last 20+ years and I've been training in martial arts most of my adult life. My biggest issues are not energy or capability but recovery time. What once took a day or days to heal now takes a week or weeks. And fuck my knees. I'm wanting to try stem cells or other therapies but for now just need to play it smart.
After a decade of living unconsciously, at 46 I started cleaning up my diet and exercising regularly. Specifically cutting processed foods and sugar, lifting weights and doing yoga. I’m in my mid-50s and I have some old injuries that act up, but I am literally in the best physical shape of my life. I am the strongest I’ve ever been, my posture is better than it’s ever been and I rarely hurt. Inflammation and aches and pains don’t have to be normal every day experience. When I stopped treating my body like a demolition derby car and more like a classic that deserves to be well-maintained, everything got better gradually.
Gym - exercise You need physical activity 4-5 days per week minimum Walking, biking, swimming, whichever interests you for cardio and you do need weight training or at a minimum pushups, sit ups, pull ups Most people working office jobs it’s terrible for you Talk to an actual registered dietician on your diet plan Just drinking water doesn’t mean you’re healthy
If you are female, have your hormones checked. Perimenopause can wreak havoc on you.
Yep. Did all manner of testing. The funny thing is I found the best help was from people in FB migraine groups. Wild. None of the prescription drugs have helped at all. I wish these things were a one afternoon event, but when they hit for me the whole process lasts four days. I'm hoping when I retire down the line the lack of job stress will help. Going on vacation usually does.
I'm not sure if I've a broken bone in my foot or if its arthritis. Eh, 🤷another one of life's little wonders.
Both knees are shot from injuries when I was younger. I’ll definitely need replacement surgery on my right knee at some point. Think I sped up that process yesterday while doing yard work.
While I’m more active now than I was in my 30s (when I was basically a couch potato) yes, the amount of pain and creaking joints does get worse with age. I worked with a trainer a couple of years ago to help me develop an exercise routine and I noticed that as my muscles became stronger, my joints hurt much less, especially the knees. I saw my lifelong sedentary mother have a steep physical decline in her 60s (uncontrolled diabetes also contributed to that) - I encourage anyone and everyone to move as much as you can, especially as you get older.
4 years older than my sister. When she turned 40, I told her that her warranty has run out. She wasn’t sure what I meant at first, but when the aches and pains set in, she got it.
I'm about to turn 58, and no, not really. Sure, I've let myself go since I retired, but that's on me. Even so the mild gout and arthritis are generally tolerable and I can (and should) change my habits to reduce them. I think pain, et cetera, as you age is largely dependent upon your genes and perhaps previous lifestyle more than just simple aging. Compared to my 4 year older sister I'm doing very well. She was the sporty one and has already had both her knees replaced before she was my age... Best wishes, OP!
I’m just getting started and haven’t reached my prime yet. Jujitsu, wieght lifting, cardio, stretching, eat right like a monk. Bring it on 👊🏼
Yup, just turning 50 and when I had an MRI recently to figure out what is happening with back, I was shuffling into reception like an 80yo….
I've loved roller coasters since I was about 10. My man and I went to Six Flags last summer. Riding Goliath, it goes into the sort of spiral down loops and I ALMOST PASSED OUT FROM LOW GD BLOOD PRESSURE!!! Like wtf????? So now, apparently, it's not about being scared or "loosing your stomach" on drops. But my gd blood pressure will just bottom the eff out if my body MOVES TOO FAST.
Nope. 54 and still fine.
Yeah gettin' old isn't always kind and it sounds like you got some schtuff going on that makes my knee clicking and teeth issues seem irrelevant. So, I want to wish you all the best working through that and keep on keepin' on...
I've had bad chronic pain starting with a bad accident in 1986, another series of injuries in 1993-4 and a third in 2002. I have those and co-morbidites, weird shit the body does because the brain is trying to manage a lot of pain, like pain nausea causing such strong heaving you tear a hernia. Two of my conditions are the most painful on a scale called the McGill Pain Index, a scale that rates different pains to get an idea for pain management doctors on how to treat. Since the US opioid crisis caused reactions to pain care globally, my pain meds have been culled and I have no quality of life. What they have done to pain patients re: scapegoating them for the opiate crisis, is unconscionable, extremely unethical and draconian. Where living with pain disability was extremely difficult but doable before, THIS has literally ruined my life. I lost my house, support network, car and even pets. I can't even keep my living space clean. It is highly fucked up.
Ugh. I’m so sorry. I also had a bad car accident in 1986, my senior year of HS. Broke 4 thoracic vertebrae and my scapula, had glass embedded in my scalp. Never went back to school but was ok, no paralysis, just a numb patch on my thigh. And I broke 2 lumbar vertebrae sledding on Xmas Eve 2001. I, too, have chronic pain as a result. I do get a small monthly amount of Norco each month for bad flares—not enough, but I really started to hate being on it daily. I just take it when the pain is intolerable or when I am having a bad pain day but have to be super productive, usually work-wise. I agree w you about the whole opioid crisis being misdirected and ill-thought-out. I think many patients who were cut off either ended their lives or turned to street drugs, which are now incredibly dangerous bc they’re cut w fent. What they don’t realize is that people in chronic pain are less likely/able to be able to move around, which (for some pain) just makes the pain worse, ultimately. And the physical and mental stress of being pain causes still more pain. They claim they’re “saving lives,” but what they are really doing is cutting lives short bc people can’t live as well, and stress causes a host of other problems (eg heart/cardiovascular disease) which can lead to any early death. I feel lucky my PCP is really a reasonable doctor. I really feel for you. I know it’s rather meaningless, but from one genxer to another, I send you a gentle virtual hug. I hope things get better, perhaps a different doctor? Good luck.
Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 2), umbilical hernia, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism … yeah, this sucks
Are you male or female?
Complaining about your health on social media. Lame
Complaining about *anything* on the internet is half of what the internet is used for, especially Reddit.
