Menopause? Muscle pain, weakness and strains.

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Hi. Although I have been tested and told I am not menopausal my body is telling me different. For 2 years now I have been getting more and more pain in my muscles, mainly arms, shoulders and hands.

My legs are bad first thing, I really hobble when I first get up. I've also had to pay many visits to the physio to help with strains and muscle problems., in fact amongst my friends it's a bit of a joke how easily I get injured.

On doing research it appears it could be a symptom of menopause. I'm 51 so the right age, I do get hot flushes and my nails are dreadful, flakey and splitting. Am I just going mad? Is it just my age? Or could it really be hormonal? Anyone with similar experiences?

I'm 51 and sometimes feel 91, it can't be right!!!

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    i am currently 55 years old. i am post menopause havent had a period since august 2017...

    i still have night sweats and hot flashes but now have a strain pain in forearm region that causes hand weakness with achiness. does anyone know if menopause symptoms occur during post menopause

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      YES menopause symptoms continue into post. I am 56 years and post menopause according to my blood tests. It seems to get worse with age.

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    YES. Very common symptom. I have pains in my arms , hips and legs as I write this message. I try not to complain but sometimes its hard when you are a mum. REMEMBER YOU are not alone. Welcome to MENOPAUSE.

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    ive started getting a weird sensation in my left calf (well the outside if it)it feels weird, not pain but i cant describe it dont know if its a tingling sensation or not just like something is there.

    Ive yet to wake up and feel normal im so fed up with it all..

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