Plucky Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I am losing weight, exercising, very active now, but I am achey all the time. I thought losing weight would make the aches go away. Is this just something I have to live with or as I get in better shape will it get better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'm 43 and am not achy. The only time I started to be achy was when I let my thyroid levels go too low. I'm sure there are many reasons for achy muscles. It was just thyroid for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Not sure. I was achy this past summer, and it was Lyme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'm 43 and am not achy. The only time I started to be achy was when I let my thyroid levels go too low. I'm sure there are many reasons for achy muscles. It was just thyroid for me. I just had my thyroid fixed, but it may not be completely fixed. My body is also not used to so much activity - which I love, but I'm sore later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My friend was tired and achy. She's found she can't eat corn. She did an elimination diet thinking it was maybe a yeast thing. Then when she started introducing foods, she found that she reacted very strongly to corn. She's quit being achy. I think the general consensus is that it isn't normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'm in my early 30s and sometimes feel achey. For me if I feel achey for over two weeks without a change /increase in physical activity, then I would look into possible causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 My friend was tired and achy. She's found she can't eat corn. She did an elimination diet thinking it was maybe a yeast thing. Then when she started introducing foods, she found that she reacted very strongly to corn. She's quit being achy. I think the general consensus is that it isn't normal. Hmm, okay. I'll be seeing my dr. soon. I'll ask her. I thought it was normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) Not normal. I was diagnosed --and treated-- for Lyme disease this year. Now I feel like myself again. Edited October 19, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Try a cal-mag supplement like Natural Calm. I get achy to the point of not being able to leave the couch when my magnesium is low. Food allergies, like mentioned, can also cause lots of achyness. Gluten is a BIG offender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hmm, okay. I'll be seeing my dr. soon. I'll ask her. I thought it was normal. Achiness is a sign that something is wrong. Whether it is inflammation or something else going on, it is a signal that you have an underlying issue that needs to be resolved before it gets worse. We are really bad at letting little things slide when we really need to be proactive and stop them before it compounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This thread is making me nervous :confused:. I have been having joint aches for the past few years. Generally it's in my shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hips. I thought it was just what happens when you are in your late 30's. I have never had swelling, though, so I have never addressed it. Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Arthritis and other auto immune disorders can occur in the early 40's. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This thread is making me nervous :confused:. I have been having joint aches for the past few years. Generally it's in my shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hips. I thought it was just what happens when you are in your late 30's. I have never had swelling, though, so I have never addressed it. Elise in NC It's your body telling you it has something unnormal occurring that needs to be addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'll agree not normal and in addition to the issues mentioned (thyroid may be your top suspect) I'll mention low vitamin D was my cause. If you'll do a blood test for thyroid anyway I'd go ahead and see if your doctor will run a 25 (OH) D level for you. You want a level in the 50's or above. The lab slip may call 30 normal and it's low so get your actual level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'll agree not normal and in addition to the issues mentioned (thyroid may be your top suspect) I'll mention low vitamin D was my cause. If you'll do a blood test for thyroid anyway I'd go ahead and see if your doctor will run a 25 (OH) D level for you. You want a level in the 50's or above. The lab slip may call 30 normal and it's low so get your actual level. The 50 mark for Vit D is only for bone health not necessarily for other health issues. My dr's office wants it quite a bit higher than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The 50 mark for Vit D is only for bone health not necessarily for other health issues. My dr's office wants it quite a bit higher than that. Vitamin D council recommends 50-80 as optimal. http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/vitamin-d-deficiency/am-i-vitamin-d-deficient/ That said, my doctor likes it in the top of that range or higher. Most people who test won't be anywhere near 50. I think 50 is a good goal for health beyond just bones but I'd like to know if you know differently. I have a child who hovers in that low 50 range because he has absorption issues. If he needs to be higher I would really like to know. Do you have link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 i'm 40 & my right shoulder and left hip hurt on & off. i hate it. i am active already, but i'm going to up my stretching -- hoping that will help. othwise, i like 40 a lot:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Could very possibly be something you're eating. Go here www.noarthritis.com and read the "Testimonials" about giving up the nightshade veggies. Changed my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I think STRENGTH relates more to preventing achiness. We neglect that often as we are focused on aerobic exercise to burn calories. Add some core strength work, maybe yoga, too, to your routine to see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineJ Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 For me, it's fibromyalgia. I'm sorry you are experiencing this and I hope you can get some helpful answers from your doctor. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Vitamin D council recommends 50-80 as optimal. http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/vitamin-d-deficiency/am-i-vitamin-d-deficient/ That said, my doctor likes it in the top of that range or higher. Most people who test won't be anywhere near 50. I think 50 is a good goal for health beyond just bones but I'd like to know if you know differently. I have a child who hovers in that low 50 range because he has absorption issues. If he needs to be higher I would really like to know. Do you have link? Don't have the link because I got the information from my dr's office about the 50 level being for just bone health not other health issues. Mine was 138 at one point with balanced calcium levels and they were pleased with that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Magnesium and Epsom Salts (which have magnesium) Magnesium is a key mineral that many are deficient in. Anything that is tight, irritable, crampy, and stiff -- whether it is a body part or an even a mood -- is a sign of magnesium deficiency. Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency: Arthritis Chronic fatigue Depression Fatigue Fibromyalgia Headaches - anything that feels tight or cramp-like Inflammation in the body and higher CRP levels Insomnia Irritability Joint Pain Leg Cramps Menstrual cramps Migraines Muscle cramps or twitching or spasms Palpitations PMS Restless Legs Sleep Disorders Spasms Stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 HOW MUCH TO TAKE For most people on a healthy diet, 400 mg of Magnesium daily should be sufficient. But for those who have symptoms of deficiency (and most of us are deficient), I would recommend more, but probably no more than 1200 mg. Add in more magnesium gradually. Your body knows how much it can handle according to how much your bowels can tolerate. The stools should feel soft, but not excessively loose. Take in divided doses and with meals to ensure optimal absorption – preferably more at night I have read that it’s preferable to not take magnesium at the same time as calcium. Others say that it’s fine. This is where I am confused. I think the former makes more sense. The most absorbable forms are: Magnesium Citrate Magnesium Glycinate Magnesium Taurate Magnesium Aspartate Magnesium Malate Magnesium Succinate Magnesium Fumirate Avoid: Magnesium Oxide Magnesium Carbonate Magnesium Gluconate Magnesium Sulfate These are not absorbed well and are the cheapest forms Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea, which can be avoided if you switch to Magnesium Glycinate. People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor's supervision. NATURAL SOURCES Almonds Avocado Barley Beans Brazil nuts Brown rice Buckwheat Dark Chocolate Dates Figs Garlic Greens (including Collard Greens and Dandelion Greens) Kelp Molasses Millet Parsley Pecans Rye Sea vegetables (seaweed and kelp – but make sure they come from non-polluted waters and are high-quality) Shrimp Walnuts Whole Grains Wheat bran Wheat germ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 EPSOM SALTS BATH Taking a bath or a foot soak with Epsom salts is one of the best ways to increase the body’s absorption of magnesium. Epsom Salts are Magnesium Sulfate and are easily absorbed by the body. Take a hot bath with up to 2 cups of Epsom salts and 1 cup baking soda (optional) to help draw toxins out of the body. Try to do this once a week, but for no more than 20 minutes. A foot soak can also be very beneficial. Epsom salts are so helpful in bringing relief to: • Arthritis pain, stiffness, soreness, and tightness of joints • Muscle aches, pains and tenderness • Painful bruises, sprains and strains • Pain from over exertion as a result of exercise • Insomnia and Sleep Problems • Stress • Insect Bites and Splinters REASONS FOR MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY Diets that are highly-processed and refined – mostly white flour, red meat, and dairy – none of these have magnesium. Food processing removes much of the magnesium (as well as other minerals) that’s naturally found in certain foods. Antacids and other indigestion medicines disrupt magnesium absorption. Modern farming practices deplete magnesium and other minerals in the soil. Medications including diuretics, birth control pills, insulin, tetracycline and other antibiotics, and cortisone lead to magnesium deficiencies. Too much calcium often leads to an imbalance . These two minerals need to be in balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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