Aches and pains.

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Hi all. I have just had a blood test to check my vitamin levels as well as other things. The doctors want to particularly check my vitamin D levels as I have been having achy bones for a while especially round my ribs and in my legs. Has any one else been lacking in vitaminD? If so what are your symptoms? Is this normal in peri?

Thanks my peri friends.

Helen.

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  • Posted

    hi helen

    me too hun, what were your Vit D results ? 

    yes peri and post meno ladies may also lack Vit D ..

    i have insuffienct levels of Vit D 

    Low B12 

    and apparently Low blood sugar Hypoglycemic ..

    and borderline underactive Thyroid 

    when i begin my peri years ago, it was the first thing the doctor said i should supplement .. Vit D & Calcium 

    which i did ..

    but still have deficiency

    mind you before my fasting blood tests, i made sure i took no vits or supplements for 3-4 weeks to ensure a more natural state result 

    jay x 

     

    • Posted

      Hi Jay.

      Thanks for reply. I only had the bloods taken this morning so awaiting results. This is a new doctor that I've seen and she is the only one to offer a full blood screen!!

      I'm on Hrt so thought it would take care of the aches but I suppose if I'm vitamin D defficient it won't make much difference.

      To be honest I seem to have more problems since being on hrt than before. It has helped with the flushes and joints but not the aches. I also have problems with my eyes now.

      I feel like such an old lady and I'm only 46!!

      Hopefully get the results Monday.

      Helen.

    • Posted

      hi Helen 

      its a nightmare aches and pains ..

      hope she tested your thyroid too and blood sugars, cholesterol  ( fasting blood test) etc 

      i am age 50 helen .. been post meno for almost 20 months now ..

      no HRT .... ( only vaginal estriol ovules HRT for dryness and discomfort on occassion under Gyno supervision ) 

      have you been on HRT long .. its takes time to get settled i suppose, and its getting the right mix to suit where your at.. 

      which HRT are you on.. 

      good luck with results keep us posted ..

      i am at Docs Monday night with my result findings ..

      jay x

    • Posted

      They are testing thyroid Jay and I have hereditary high cholesterol. I'm on Elleste duet hrt and have been on it about 7 months.

      Really fed up now but we have to soldier on don't we?

      Really appreciate your help and hope aches settle for you too.

      Big hugs.

      Helen.

    • Posted

      Good job you didnt start the Vit D in cupboard then..

      as test would be inaccurate 

      i stopped all my vits for 3-4 weeks before my bloods ..

      so can see whats what with out boosting them 

      good luck .. 

      Jay x 

  • Posted

    Hello Helen, I had to smile when I read your post. I have eliminated sugar and processed foods. It had helped the aching. I also take a really good multi vitamin with extra D. I also plan on start using vitamin en too. With all of this, not to be discouraging I am still having some joint pain. I went to the doctor and he suggested heat treatment, massage and good anti inflammation medication. I also use a powder that is supposed to help, it's OK but definitely hasn't cured the problem.
    • Posted

      Hi Lenie.

      Thanks for your answer. This is the thing though when you are in peri you have to take more and more meds/supplements!! My list of meds has increased so I know how you feel. Meds for eyes, stomach acid, and supplements on top of everything else I take. I will rattle if you shake me!! Lol. I expect I will end up on more. I do have vitamin d in the cupboard but have not taken it yet because I'm unsure as to whether I should as it states on the bottle to check with doctor if you are on prescribed meds!! At least they are checking now.

      I hope you find complete relief hun from your aches.

      Big hugs.

      Helen.

    • Posted

      Does that work? I have severe pain in my collar bone and chest where the joints are I would like to try it.
    • Posted

      Ive been taking it on and off for years. It really helped witha sore back years ago, so it now part of my regime! Worth trying. My friend gave it to her old collie dog who was really slow and creaky.  The neighbours now call him the bouncy old man, she said it was like a miracle the difference in him! 
  • Posted

    Last year my vit d level was low and I was really tired and sluggish. I take a vitd3 supplement now. 

    Hope you find out what is going on a hope you feel better

  • Posted

    Hi Helen,

    It is very normal to be low in Vitamin D.  I tested a little low.  But I think all the symptoms are more related to hormonal unbalance than to lack of any vitamin  (unless you are reaaaally low on something)

    I was feeling great when I was tested.  Doctor recommend me to take both, vitamin D and Calcium  (even though my Calcium level was normal).  It looks like just after I started taking all the vits, peri kicked in, and I started feeling those weird and scary symptoms (including painfull and noisy jonts and very sore muscles). My first thought was that all those vitamins were making me sick, so  I stopped them for more than one month - nothing changed, for good or bad. Things took a long while, but after 2 years, i have very little to complain. Period is erractic yet and I noticed I feel better when it is missing than when it is more regular.  I am counting that after meno I will feel as I felt before and get old in a normal pace, not as I felt during the first days, when I was totally sick (all symptoms but depression), completely lost (until I find this website), feeling and looking at least 10 years old from one month to another!!!

    So, my best luck to you,

    xx

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