I am 35 years old, just had my third (and last) sweet baby 9 months ago and just can't seem to maintain a feel good, healthy body! It seems as though every week I come down with something else and now I am going on the 5th day of waking up with joint and muscle pains in my hips, back, and legs! I went to the doctor and I have no clotting (which is great) but I'm so aggrivated that I feel like I am 30 years older than I am!!! Is this my imagination or is being in my mid-thirties the beginning of a downhill spiral for my body!!!
Hi C.,
I work for a chiropractor's office in Marietta and we definetly can help you here if you would like it's free clinic ready to help the community. You can email me and I can give the office info. don't know if you are in the Marietta area, but do recomend for you to go and get seen by a chiropractor.
HI C.,
I agree with alot of the answers given here. You should see a chiropractor, I have for years and it ceratinly helps. I have a great one, if you need the referral.
Also, definitely get checked for Lupus and for fibromayalgia.
Finally, it may just be a simple case of you needing to move more and get your body back in sync physically. If you need help with getting started with a fitness program or just some ideas on where to start, please visit my website at http://www.optimumbodysculpting.com. I have alot of free information that will definitely help you.
I see a fabulous osteopath for traditional osteopathic manipulation in Suwanee GA named Dr. Richard Armond. Hip, back, shoulder, jaw pain gone in 4 months of treatment (well, until I fell off my son's skateboard, so I have started back - who does that at 40?!!). Anyway, I would highly recommend it as well as starting on some supplements like glucosomine, chondroiten, msn (sorry for the spelling, I am sure it is off). You can get at your local herb store or natural food store. There is a great one in Canton.
Best of luck, J.
If you can, try the regular exercise route and see if that helps. If not, or even if you can't do. Don't give up with the docs. Have him check your thyroid levels, hormone level, glucose, etc if it gets extreme ask about autoimmune disorders (such as lupus). or even Celiac disease. At 35 you should not be waking to pain everyday. Don't be afraid to switch doctors if yours has no answers.
Chiropractic, eating right and working out regularly will get you back on track! Best of luck!!! Taking your baby with you to the chiro will be one of the best gifts you can give her:)
Perhaps you have arthritis.
Oh, I know what you are talking about! I'm 40 and just had my 5th child six months ago. I would recommend going to a chiropractor right after having a child. I take my newborn as well, but also myself due to all the changes that occurs in the body (as well as being older). It certainly can't hurt. (It helps me out a lot.)
35 years old is too young to feel like that! I would recommend taking vitamins (some that actually work). I know of a registered pharmaceutical company who has break through science in the absorption of vitamins. Once I started using their products I felt like a new person. You can check them out and get free information by going to this site. http://www.gogreenwebcast.com/gagreen
Hi C.,
Have you tried swimming? It's a wonderful low impact workout that should help with your aches and pains. I have a bad back and knee problems and swimming really helps me to feel better. I have a friend that is the same age as you and she just had her 4th child and has been swimming throughout all of her pregnancies and she said that it really helps her. I hope this helps and that you feel better soon!
I so empathise with you! Being in constant pain is certainly no fun, and there is no reason to put up with being in pain, nor is it normal regardless of age or recent pregnancy. One of the modalities with which I work has remarkable successes eliminating pain is called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), which is non-invasive and I guide you in self-administering it. Even better after one session, you will be be able to work with it on your own, if you wish. Please visit my website, http://www.alexandrar.com to read more.
I can completely relate!! I am 33 and my daughter is now 2 and I still have not bounced back. Part of my problem is that I was on bedrest most of the pregnancy and lost alot of muscle mass and am just generally weak and my immune system is very weak. I dont sleep either. I have been wondering for 2 years now....am I EVEr going to feel normal and healthy again. So I totally empathize.
My goal is to start exercising regularly, which has been hard and slowly build my strength up. Make a plan. I have already changed so many things to help myself and it has gotten better when I look back a year ago when I was much much worse so it will get better but its baby steps. Just make a plan and try to stick to it as best as you can.
From one tired Mama to another. Goodluck.
C.,
I am a chiropractor and have had the opportunity to help many women before, during and after their pregnancies with the same pain you are describing. I would be more than happy to complete an examination to see if I could help you decrease/eliminate your pain. My office number is ###-###-#### if you would like to speak with me, or ask any questions. (I accept all insurances) I hope you have a great weekend.
Dr. Stephanie T.
Hi C.,
I am 37 and also had a baby 9 months ago. I felt very lethargic and just bad in general until I made myself start living healthy again. I exercise 5 days a week and I eat lots and lots of fruits and veggies and low fat dairy. Now I feel great. I agree with Valerie, a good exercise program will do wonders for you. I was diagnosed with arthritis years ago, and find that diet and exercise keep me free from pain related to this as well!
You are worth it, so take care of yourself and no worries, you WILL get back to normal!!
Good luck!
I'm around the same age and know how yiu feel. I just went for a nice massage recently and the massage therapist reminded me that I need to stretch. When she told me that, I thought, "Oh, yeah!"...which reminded me that I can help the aches and pains by doing yoga or exercising regularly also. In all the hustle and bustle of life with a baby now, I'd forgotten all of the healthy things I used to do to take care of myself. I agree that a good chiropractor or massage therapist is what you need to straighten your muscles out and then you should stretch everyday and get yourself on a regular yoga/exercise routine.
Good luck and hope you're feeling back to your "old" self soon! (sorry, bad joke) :)
P.S., Have you been getting enough vitamin D and daily exposure to sunlight? Vitamin D deficiency can cause bones to ache. Very easily remedied with daily walks, supplementation, and adding Vitamin D-rich foods to your diet. Be careful not to get too much though!
I hope for your sake it is your imagination, but I can tell you that I turned 35 in November and it was like someone hit a light switch. All of a sudden, I hurt everyday. I can't seem to see very well anymore either and might need to break down and buy some reading glasses. I understand you aggravation b/c I feel it too. I know they say getting old is not for sissies, but I did not expect to feel this badly at 35! 65, yes, but not 35.
If you find anything that helps, please let me know and I will do the same. I know I need to eat better and exercise more, but being overweight is not the answer to everything, either. I know lots of people older and bigger than me that don't have these complaints.
Good luck and take care.
