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Menopause and running

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EvilPixie Jul 2022 10:05am, 2 Jul 2022 33,639 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie Day 6 of new contraception and HRT Had lower back ache yesterday and today so run this morning was shorter than planned Just started to bleed too so I'm hoping that although I don't normally get back ache it's related! I've started tracking symptoms in Garmin connect as it does perimenopause and cycle on there Be interesting to see if it says anything
Ness Jul 2022 10:50am, 2 Jul 2022 22,804 posts	Quote Pin Ness I used to get back aches as a precursor to periods but that was a very long time ago. They stopped long before I started HRT and have not reappeared since I have been on HRT. Hope the Garmin data is helpful.
quimby Jul 2022 2:05pm, 3 Jul 2022 5,693 posts	Quote Pin quimby run free Thanks for the aloe vera recommendation. I don't have a plant, but I did find some aloe vera gel with the sun cream on the kitchen medicine shelf and it's lovely stuff. Strangely the itchiness spread in a large circle away from the bite, but it's fading now. Pix, the Garmin perimenopause stuff came a bit late for me, but I just got some Garmin scales, so I'll be watching the bone density numbers carefully. They might not be 100% accurate, but with anything measurable, I think any significant change is worth tracking.
EvilPixie Jul 2022 2:32pm, 3 Jul 2022 33,673 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie Oh I hadn’t thought about that I’ve used the garmin scales for a couple of years good shout
Serendippily Jul 2022 3:26pm, 3 Jul 2022 26,063 posts	Quote Pin Serendippily Feeling pretty tender on day 4 I am not that keen on drugs
DrPhleecingD Jul 2022 5:48pm, 3 Jul 2022 54,218 posts	Quote Pin DrPhleecingD Hang in there Dipps, it can take a few weeks to adjust
quimby Jul 2022 7:41pm, 3 Jul 2022 5,694 posts	Quote Pin quimby I had tender boobs for quite a while, the doctor recommended evening primrose oil capsules. They either worked or I'm susceptible to placebos (I'm sure we've discussed this before). 😀 Might try stopping them when I've finished the tubs, but got them 3 for 2 at Tesco so I have a few to get through. I do remember my GP actually suggested EPO when he refused to prescribe me HRT and that had no effect. But this suggestion was from my menopause doctor, in addition to the HRT.
DrPhleecingD Jul 2022 8:13pm, 3 Jul 2022 54,219 posts	Quote Pin DrPhleecingD Yeah it's a placebo. I had sore boobs for about a week or so but it got better after another week. Bloody annoying but worth it in the long run
Elsie Too Jul 2022 8:16pm, 3 Jul 2022 4,698 posts	Quote Pin Elsie Too My period actually waited for me to get home from a weekend camping. Patch one is go. Fingers crossed that it helps.
Fragile Do Not Bend Jul 2022 11:36pm, 3 Jul 2022 9,892 posts	Quote Pin Fragile Do Not Bend I get occasional sore boobs for a day or two even though I no longer have a cycle. No idea why.