Persistent Soreness & Stiffness?

txhsmom · 06-10-16, 01:54 PM

Opinions - is this (persistent soreness and stiffness) "normal" for an almost 60 year old? I am very stiff and sore every day, all over. I do exercise every day - walking, stretching, & barre workouts, but nothing extreme.

Carol

eam531 · 06-10-16, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by txhsmom

Opinions - is this (persistent soreness and stiffness) "normal" for an almost 60 year old? I am very stiff and sore every day, all over. I do exercise every day - walking, stretching, & barre workouts, but nothing extreme.

Carol

I don't think persistent soreness and stiffness is "normal" given your age and the type and level of exercise you describe. I'm 60 myself, and while I have bad knees, I am not stiff and sore all over every day. I get a lot of exercise--strength training, cycling, yoga, tai chi, walking/hiking--but nothing extreme.

Talk to your doctor about this, since you describe your symptoms as "persistent". If your stiffness and soreness are symptomatic of something like fibromyalgia, you'd certainly want to address it. And if the symptoms are not a sign of anything serious, they are also not going away. I'd want to get to the bottom of it.

Best wishes on finding an answer to this.

Sollamyn · 06-10-16, 02:48 PM

Do you feel stiff and sore all day long? I have some arthritis in various places, but after I get out of bed and walk around and do my stretches, I feel a lot better. I also take pain medication, so there's that, too.

I'm with Betsy--it's better to get a diagnosis from your doctor.

Donna

meg39 · 06-10-16, 04:18 PM

Do you take any medications, such as a statin, that have side effects? I know stiff joints and muscles can be a result of several medicines.

txhsmom · 06-10-16, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by meg39

Do you take any medications, such as a statin, that have side effects? I know stiff joints and muscles can be a result of several medicines.

Oh my, I do take a statin, but have been on it for years. Hmm?

Carol

txhsmom · 06-10-16, 04:51 PM

To add a little information, I am on Celebrex for arthritis, and have been for years. My rheumatologist thinks I just have osteoarthritis and not a form of inflammatory arthritis, although there have been some things over the years that make him wonder from time to time. Last year at my yearly checkup I mentioned the stiffness and soreness, and he basically poo-pooed me since my range of motion is so good.

I think I will talk this over with my General Practitioner - she's a more holistic type doctor and will spend more time with me than the rheumatologist will.

I don't think it's normal to hurt all the time. I sat down at the piano to practice a while ago, and after about 30 minutes when I got up to get a drink I was hobbling. That can't be normal for an almost 60 year old.

Carol

luvcritters · 06-10-16, 05:14 PM

I took statins for over 10 years before I had a problem with them. Now I can't take any of them without horrific side effects. I hope it's something easy to figure out for you, like going off a pill.

Nuggie's Auntie · 06-10-16, 05:39 PM

Do you do any fascia work? I used to really struggle with stiffness (I'm 44.) I would stretch and then tighten right back up. MELT method has helped a lot.

But yeah, see the doc. Could it maybe be fibromyalgia (sp?)

txhsmom · 06-10-16, 06:43 PM

Thanks, all. I have an appointment with my General Practitioner on Monday morning - she had a last minute cancellation. Hopefully she will have some ideas and suggestions. This hasn't been fun.

Carol

meg39 · 06-11-16, 06:16 AM

It is suggested taking Co Q10 if you take a statin drug. I take it in the morning and the statin in the evening. I have had problems with my statin drugs in that they cause tremendous soreness in my body. Crestor seems to be ok. If you think it's your statin you can always try another brand. Trial and error. I would love not to take a statin but my cholesterol is sky high due to family history and another medicine I'm taking, plus my mother had a massive stroke at age 57 so I'm not taking any chances.

Good luck with your doctor on Monday!

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06-10-16, 01:54 PM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Persistent Soreness & Stiffness? Opinions - is this (persistent soreness and stiffness) "normal" for an almost 60 year old? I am very stiff and sore every day, all over. I do exercise every day - walking, stretching, & barre workouts, but nothing extreme. Carol

06-10-16, 02:48 PM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	Do you feel stiff and sore all day long? I have some arthritis in various places, but after I get out of bed and walk around and do my stretches, I feel a lot better. I also take pain medication, so there's that, too. I'm with Betsy--it's better to get a diagnosis from your doctor. Donna __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown

06-10-16, 04:18 PM
meg39 Join Date: May 2003	Do you take any medications, such as a statin, that have side effects? I know stiff joints and muscles can be a result of several medicines.

06-10-16, 04:51 PM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	To add a little information, I am on Celebrex for arthritis, and have been for years. My rheumatologist thinks I just have osteoarthritis and not a form of inflammatory arthritis, although there have been some things over the years that make him wonder from time to time. Last year at my yearly checkup I mentioned the stiffness and soreness, and he basically poo-pooed me since my range of motion is so good. I think I will talk this over with my General Practitioner - she's a more holistic type doctor and will spend more time with me than the rheumatologist will. I don't think it's normal to hurt all the time. I sat down at the piano to practice a while ago, and after about 30 minutes when I got up to get a drink I was hobbling. That can't be normal for an almost 60 year old. Carol

06-10-16, 05:14 PM
luvcritters VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I took statins for over 10 years before I had a problem with them. Now I can't take any of them without horrific side effects. I hope it's something easy to figure out for you, like going off a pill. __________________ Linda Trust no one. - X-Files, and me. Comfort food only provides comfort while it's in your mouth. - Me

06-10-16, 05:39 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Do you do any fascia work? I used to really struggle with stiffness (I'm 44.) I would stretch and then tighten right back up. MELT method has helped a lot. But yeah, see the doc. Could it maybe be fibromyalgia (sp?)

06-10-16, 06:43 PM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Thanks, all. I have an appointment with my General Practitioner on Monday morning - she had a last minute cancellation. Hopefully she will have some ideas and suggestions. This hasn't been fun. Carol

06-11-16, 06:16 AM
meg39 Join Date: May 2003	It is suggested taking Co Q10 if you take a statin drug. I take it in the morning and the statin in the evening. I have had problems with my statin drugs in that they cause tremendous soreness in my body. Crestor seems to be ok. If you think it's your statin you can always try another brand. Trial and error. I would love not to take a statin but my cholesterol is sky high due to family history and another medicine I'm taking, plus my mother had a massive stroke at age 57 so I'm not taking any chances. Good luck with your doctor on Monday!