Off Topic Aches and Pains

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vitamin d should reduce inflammatory problems and the majority of people are deficient in it, especially people with darker skins living in northern countries (vitamin d absorption may well be the major factor in differences in skin colour). also vitamin d isn't the type where it can be usd as soon as you take it; it needs some time before it gets into usable state, and we have a supply to use from that needs regular topping up.

the rda for vitamin d is FAR too low - it'll stop ricketts, but that's all, you want to be taking somewhere between 50 and 100 micrograms a day rather than the absurd recommended 8-10. when the c19 thing started and people were going on ventilators due to suffering a cytokine storm, that was down to a vitamin d deviciency. in winter you need to particularly take vitamin d due to the lack of sunlight. if you read about t cells and the body's secondary defences (after antibodies), it runs on vitamin d, and a shortage of vitamin d tips it down the inflammatory route (perhaps leading to cytokine problems). it's vitamin d3 we need, not d2 (d2 is plant based and chocolate teapot territory).

for muscle problems it might also be worth talking to a physio. if you spend ages at a computer, make sure you sit square in front of the keyboard and screen and don't sit twisted for any amount of time.

 

[bradymk2]

only if you're with private medical firm
otherwise, itll take about 3 years

 

[TheCasual]

I'm exactly the same - I also get it in my fingers. I can hardly move them first thing in the morning, but if I stretch them, they are pretty much ok within an hour. My settee sets mine off if I sit in the wrong position! I changed my pillows, and that helped. There is a bloke (Sikh) who sells special neck pain pillows on Beverley market that really help alleviate the neck and back aches

I get pain in my fingers and hands too.

 

[Edelman]

To add something. Once I get walking and moving the stiffness and pains ease a lot. It seems to get worse when I'm sat or laid for a while.

I was feeling the same as you 15 months ago .
Went to doctors and had blood tests twice .
Nothing showed up but I ain't as tired recently .
You could be low in iron which I have in the past

 

[TheCasual]

Felt a lot better today. Probably the best I.have felt in a month.

Although it maybe to do with the fact I only did 2,000 steps yesterday.

 

[originallambrettaman]

Thread back on topic and reopened

 

[TwoWrights]

Thread back on topic and reopened

Ibuprofen and paracetamol taken after your heavy sweeping brush use?



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[originallambrettaman]

Ibuprofen and paracetamol taken after your heavy sweeping brush use?



The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.

Co-codamol

 

[TwoWrights]

Co-codamol

Harder brushing than I thought.



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[dennisboothstash]

Felt a lot better today. Probably the best I.have felt in a month.

Although it maybe to do with the fact I only did 2,000 steps yesterday.

How many do you usually do?

 

[TheCasual]

So on Sunday I was in agony with it. Shoulders, arms, legs and back all very painful

Then on Monday morning I woke up in slight discomfort and as Monday wore on it got better.

Yesterday I woke up and barely any pains and today again barely any pains.

It's so strange.

 

[TheCasual]

How many do you usually do?

About 12k on average.

 

[dennisboothstash]

About 12k on average.

Certainly not like you’re sitting around then!

I do Pilates regularly and that seems to help aches etc as it helps posture. I know when I miss it for a week.

Hopefully you’re back on track now anyway

 

[DMD]

I'm not seeking medical advice just some ideas.

Around a month ago I woke up with quite bad aches and pains and continued since.

These pains change in area on a day to day basis. It can be neck, back, arms or legs. It seems to be more muscles then joins or bones.

Me and my partner bought a new mattress before Christmas and it hasn't really help.

I went to the walking centre GP and they basically said I need to see my GP for blood tests.

I'm in the process of changing GP because I've not been able to get in at my GPs all week.

Anyone got any ideas because it's driving mad and making me miserable.

A friend in their 60's is suffering very similar symptoms. They've been using various bits of padding and support to aid sleep, and physiotherapy seemed to ease it, although after some initial respite it does seem to move the problem around the body. They also do a lot of walking, and are on their feet most of the day.

The physio reckons they've 'knots' of nerves that need releasing. I'm obviously no expert but think the pilates and other relaxation techniques would help them, but they haven't tried any as yet.

 

[dennisboothstash]

A friend in their 60's is suffering very similar symptoms. They've been using various bits of padding and support to aid sleep, and physiotherapy seemed to ease it, although after some initial respite it does seem to move the problem around the body. They also do a lot of walking, and are on their feet most of the day.

The physio reckons they've 'knots' of nerves that need releasing. I'm obviously no expert but think the pilates and other relaxation techniques would help them, but they haven't tried any as yet.

I do Pilates a lot, but I’m no expert either.
Not sure about knots of nerves, but we do a lot to release ‘knots’ in muscles etc.
Things like using spiky foam rollers to roll over muscles and focus on the painful bits because they’re where the ‘knots’ are. I have a vibrating one as well, which naturally causes much hilarity, but is brilliant for tight muscles and things like plantar fasciitis (probably spelled wrongly, but the pain in the underside of the foot)

 

[originallambrettaman]

I do Pilates a lot, but I’m no expert either.
Not sure about knots of nerves, but we do a lot to release ‘knots’ in muscles etc.
Things like using spiky foam rollers to roll over muscles and focus on the painful bits because they’re where the ‘knots’ are. I have a vibrating one as well, which naturally causes much hilarity, but is brilliant for tight muscles and things like plantar fasciitis (probably spelled wrongly, but the pain in the underside of the foot)

I've got twisted nerves in my arse, which I apparently caused bike riding and the doctor told me to roll around on a tennis ball, but it doesn't seem to be doing any good. It's very awkward to do, so I switched to using the missus' textured yoga roller, but that doesn't seem to be fairing much better. It's been almost six months now and it still doesn't seem to be improving, very irritating.

 

[DMD]

I do Pilates a lot, but I’m no expert either.
Not sure about knots of nerves, but we do a lot to release ‘knots’ in muscles etc.
Things like using spiky foam rollers to roll over muscles and focus on the painful bits because they’re where the ‘knots’ are. I have a vibrating one as well, which naturally causes much hilarity, but is brilliant for tight muscles and things like plantar fasciitis (probably spelled wrongly, but the pain in the underside of the foot)

I could be confusing knots in nerves with knots in muscles. That's largely my ignorance, but also because they don't seem to have bottomed out the ultimate cause of my friends problems as yet.

 

[TwoWrights]

I've got twisted nerves in my arse, which I apparently caused bike riding and the doctor told me to roll around on a tennis ball,

I refer the honourable gentleman to the 'artillery shell up arse, post' from last week. Take care.


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[TheCasual]

Certainly not like you’re sitting around then!

I do Pilates regularly and that seems to help aches etc as it helps posture. I know when I miss it for a week.

Hopefully you’re back on track now anyway

It's some I'm interested in getting into.

 

[dennisboothstash]

It's some I'm interested in getting into.

Different reasons completely, but I had knee surgery and started after that as part of rehab
I found it tightened up muscles around my knee, which then took the pressure off the joint and ligaments, and also is better for general tone and posture.
Might not be for everyone but it works for me.