Does menopause affect your muscles?

Feeling achy and sore or stiff and tense? This week, I take a look at muscle problems that can occur during menopause, what causes them and what you can do to help your muscles.
0:00 Does menopause affect your muscles
0:32 Muscle problems & 8 ways menopause causes these
1: 34 Hormonal changes
2:52 Anxiety
3:24 Low Magnesium
4:16 Excessive Sweating
4:38 Low Iron
5:04 Weight gain
5:25 Poor sleep
5:46 Other issues
6:36 How to help your muscles during menopause
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[@JanetElevating]

I wanted to add that eating a low carb diet along with stretching and placing a heating pad seems to help when I’m in a crisis. God bless everyone 🤍🙏 stay strong

[@AvogelCoUk]

Great advice, thank you!

[@MelissaSmith-qj8js]

Thank you so much for your videos!! 😊It’s funny whenever something is happening to me because of menopause, I go on KZbin and you have a new video about whatever is going on with me lol You have made this so much easier and it’s nice to know other women are going through this to.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Glad to be of help Melissa! :) Best Wishes Eileen

[@JanetElevating]

Wow this is so true! I have been having awful aches and pains in my shoulder & arm area. I can even feel it inflamed. It hurts to twist and turn my arm and doing any arm weights is excruciating….. I see my muscle looking more lax & flabby 😩 I turn 48 in 2 weeks and I am in really good shape and exercise 3-4 times a week but lately the upper body is just so painful. Lord help me with this peri/menopause thing 😩 I just adore your videos!! Thank you for all that you do 🤍🙏🌟

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome, thank you! Best Wishes Eileen

[@katienorthenmore1892]

The same happend to me . I know how you feel .

[@hydrangea8696]

Hope you are well Eileen. Thank you your round up on this topic is spot on. All this symptoms have affected me during different points through my journey of perimenopause. I'm trying to keep a diary of what going on with my body and triggers too. I would really love you doing a live session like previously. Look forward to next week .

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Laney Glad this has been helpful! We may well do more live sessions once we are all back in the office so watch this space :) Best Wishes Eileen

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Passing all your videos to all My senior sisters in the many groups I'm a part of you're a blessing indeed!!🙏🙏

[@AvogelCoUk]

Thanks for passing us on Ethel, much appreciated! Best Wishes Eileen

[@islandgirl7281]

I look forward to these weekly vedios and you never disappoint....this vedio gives a great deal of indepth information that i personally really needed to hear as i now have a clear understanding what is happening to my body and how to manage the symptoms....Thank you so much Ellen for your blogs .

[@AvogelCoUk]

So good to hear that you enjoy my weekly videos, thank you for watching! Best Wishes Eileen

[@tayyabarashid6427]

Thank you ma'am your videos helped me lot everyday made my premenopause and menopause so much easy. God bless you 💕

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Tayyaba

[@pattycake8272]

You are right because I stopped taking my magnesium pills and my right hand seams to hurt with the arthritis symptoms. I will start taking them again. I have been doing some random dumb bell lifts for my wings and so this was all good to know. Very much appreciated thank you.💛💛💛🙏

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Patty cake :)

[@rufinaleal3959]

Hello, Miss Eileen. Your videos about menopause are really of great help. They help me understand my feelings now that I am 52 years old and experiencing perimenopause. Again, from the Philippines. 😊 Keep safe.

[@AvogelCoUk]

You are welcome Rufina, you keep safe too :)

[@clearahenderson9339]

Yes it Do Affect my muscles my joints my head heavy lights it has new walking different a little symptoms of menopause

[@stellaantoine5342]

Thanks so much I get a lot from your videos very informative

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Stella Best Wishes Eileen

[@caronnest4939]

I run but due to menopause get awful leg cramps and restlessness at night on days I run .....I have increased magnesium and that has really helped...I love this channel most realistic and helpful out of all channels....Eileen is so real and everything she says makes sense to me

[@AvogelCoUk]

Thank you Carol for your lovely comment, glad to hear the magnesium has helped! Best Wishes Eileen

[@valsummerfield3069]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Val Best Wishes Eileen

[@AshleySpeaks4U]

Thank you SO much! I need to get moving with daily stretching and strength training. As I neared menopause WOW the hand cramps! 😖Since my periods stopped, WOW the increase in weakness and decrease in muscle efficacy is significant. 😞💔

[@AvogelCoUk]

Yes it definitely is a noticeable shift for many but good news is that exercise can still help so definitely get moving :)

[@angelj40]

Very helpful thank you

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome! Best Wishes Eileen

[@goldie99]

Very helpful information.. thank you ❣

[@AvogelCoUk]

Glad it was helpful, Goldie! Best Wishes Eileen

[@shwethanarayana456]

I'm regular viewer of your really informative videos! Love from India 🙏

[@AvogelCoUk]

So nice of you, Shwetha, thank you for watching from so far away! Best Wishes Eileen

[@hassinamotala3101]

Yesss Absolutely.... my upper shoulders & neck seems to hurt more & it's all tensed up especially when I am anxious & anxiety sets in 😢 Thank Eileen 💌

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Hassina :)

[@kimberlythomas2296]

I had the very same problem and realized my bra straps were not helping! I went without a bra as much as possible and noticed significant improvement! I bought a strapless bra and a wide strap sports bra and things are 80% better!

[@birgittekristenyogaandmedi9941]

Thank you. So very helpful. You are such a great source of information. Some nights I experience aching in my legs...to the point where I cannot fall asleep. I am sure it is lack of magnesium and have started taking supplements. I am always amazed how little doctors and gynecologists know about these issues. When I asked, they told me that it had nothing to do with being perimenopausal....nothing to do with hormones. Apparently, low levels of estrogen affects the absorption of magnesium. In gratitude, Birgitte

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Brigitte Hope the magnesium helps! Best Wishes Eileen

[@cavelleardiel]

I don't experience the muscle stiffness anymore with exception to my hands when it gets cold. But I ride my bike to work and have a physical job and take magnesium along with a liquid collagen.

[@AvogelCoUk]

That sounds great! I am so glad you are getting some benefit from these! :)

[@samantha9915]

This is 100% me! Chronic neck ,upper back, and shoulder pain. Been to chiropractor, neurologist, physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture. The massage and acupuncture helped. Jaw pain too and constant tension in my shoulders and jaw. Took me a year to realize it was related to menopause, thanks in part to your videos! These help me so so much….to understand better what’s going on with my body and how to help! Thank you so much!

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome Samantha, glad to have been of help! Best Wishes Eileen

[@sharronstewart9525]

I have some of these symptoms too. What are you doing /using to combat these symptoms please?

[@samantha9915]

@@sharronstewart9525 the heating pad helps at night. During the day, stretching, even some light yoga. Massage therapy and acupuncture therapy help a lot. Also trying to be aware of my posture and not slouch. Sitting long periods of time kill me so I try to stay active. Magnesium glycinate supplements too. Helps support sleep.

[@sharronstewart9525]

@@samantha9915 Thank you so much for your advice!

[@rosepalmer3525]

@@samantha9915 Thanks this let me know am on the right track..started the massage today n the magnesium..going to look into the acupuncture

[@lynnpope8572]

This video is very helpful thank you! My blood work shows no deficiency However exercise for more than 45 minutes hurts with tingling spams and weird cramps on outer thigh upper legs still mag 2 to 3 x a week.

[@AvogelCoUk]

You're welcome. You may find taking the Balance Mineral Drink can be of benefit; it contains magnesium which is known to help with muscle function and potassium for energy www.avogel.co.uk/food/products/balance-mineral-drink/ Best Wishes Eileen

[@kalebremillard7720]

🙏

[@tulipeblanche7666]

I am going through that.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hope the tips are helpful for you Tulipe. Best Wishes Eileen

[@tulipeblanche7666]

@@AvogelCoUk i have been watching your videos and they gave me a better understanding of my condition.At first,I couldn't figure out what was going on ,but thanks to your videos,i have a broader idea.Thank you. My doctor suggested some patches,but I prefer natural remedies. Please,give us more information about joint and muscle pain and also about tendinitis which doesn't go away.

[@AvogelCoUk]

@@tulipeblanche7666 I have posted a video blog on joint pain and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/joint-aches-and-pains/ Best Wishes Eileen

[@bavjam7578]

Quite informative. Yes I do have the problem in my foot and ankle swelling and pain. Is it due to menopause?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi bav jam It could be, but always best to check with your doctor for a proper diagnosis as ankle swelling can indicate other health issues such as high blood pressure. Best Wishes Eileen

[@hindhimalya6245]

Noticing needle pains in the lower extremities /legs, blood vessels like spider or vericose veins very noticingly visible in only a year or so..cant stand for longer durations now..Is anyone else seeing this problem ?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi It may be a good idea to get the needle pains checked out by you doctor for a proper diagnosis. Other health issues such as low vitamin D, low B12, low iron, diabetes could all cause similar symptoms and your doctor can test for these just to rule them out. Best Wishes Eileen

[@hindhimalya6245]

@@AvogelCoUk sure, thanks dear

[@katienorthenmore1892]

Yes I had that and had to give up my job . it was exhausting and painful. I worked in retail .

[@lynnpope8572]

How are you feeling lately? did you find any relief worth sharing.​@@katienorthenmore1892

[@poornima31971]

Hello doctor, very informative. I have a doubt. Not related to this Blog though😊This March my ESR was high, it was 45,, but all other blood reports were norm al. My first day of period was going on when I tested. Has high ESR any thing to do with periods? is ESR alone considerIed for any practical purpose? I am 49 years old. Is it of any concern, with ESR high. Last week when I retested ESR alone it was 10(normal). Please give me some insight into this.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Poorima I am afraid that this is something you would need to discuss with your doctor; we are unable to interpret or comment on personal medical tests, sorry. Best Wishes Eileen

[@poornima31971]

Ok Doctor. Thank you.

[@katienorthenmore1892]

Thank you Eleen. I am having palpitations a lot . Since having an ovarian op. I take magnesium and multi vit also . Menopause support. I have also nearly cut out caffeine. Are there any other things I can do that will help. I have tried to cut down on sugar also . Thank you . I did try to look for a video on it . 🙂

[@katienorthenmore1892]

Eileen. Sorry misspelt.

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Kate No problem! :) Here's the link to the video blog on palpitations www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/5-ways-to-stop-heart-palpitations-during-menopause/ Best Wishes Eileen

[@katienorthenmore1892]

@@AvogelCoUk thank you so very much .🙂

[@tulipeblanche7666]

I had palpitations a few months ago .The doctor prescriped what we call in Japan Kampo and it worked well.

[@arifaahamed7239]

Thanks Eileen, I’m 53, just started my menopause (no period for 18 months). I have uterine fibroid in my right ovary. But my doc said it started to shrink a little during my last PAP test 4 months back. Recently I lifted heavy weights and since then I am feeling muscle cramps in my right lower abdomen on and off. Does heavy weights have to do with my cramps?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Arifa You may have strained a muscle there or caused a hernia so it is best to get this checked by your doctor if it doesn't start to ease soon. Best Wishes Eileen

[@arifaahamed7239]

@@AvogelCoUk thanks so much for your reply Eileen. Will do as advised ❤️

[@bredaducie8432]

In other words we're f.....

[@bredaducie8432]

My muscles seem to take a long time to heal in between walking ,cycling and swimming ?

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Breda This could be due to low magnesium or protein or dehydration. You may find adding in a magnesium supplement can help. I now use our Balance Mineral Drink when I go to my fitness class (it contains magnesium and potassium which both help with energy/muscle recovery) and I find that I rarely get muscle aches afterwards. Also make sure that you are getting enough protein in your diet to help with muscle building. Best Wishes Eileen.

[@susanvogel5756]

Can you get back pain

[@AvogelCoUk]

Yes, Susan, this is actually quite common! I've posted a vlog on joint pain and how you can help yourself so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/joint-aches-and-pains/ Best Wishes Eileen

[@kalyanibhosle7173]

Hi. I am 47 years old...n suffering from different perimenopause symptoms from hot flashes to pins and needles sensation, anxiety depression n for 10 days suffering from muscle twitching n restless leg at night...my hand,legs n sometimes my whole body jerk at night as soon as I fall asleep...i m depressed. When i google muscle twitching...n it shows ALS....i m terrified..

[@AvogelCoUk]

Hi Kalyani Twitching like this can be caused by lack of magnesium so you may find a magnesium supplement, approx 200mg twice a day, can help, However, it is a good idea to also get this checked out by your doctor just to rule out other health issues such as low B12. I have posted a video blog on restless legs and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/leg-problems-during-menopause-and-how-to-ease-them/ Best Wishes Eileen

[@kalyanibhosle7173]

@@AvogelCoUk ...thanks dear...i will take on your advice n try magnesium. Right now i m in a very bad space...depression and anxiety is taking over. Since today morning feeling weakness in my left arm....and formication in my both legs....can't sleep at night due to jerks in my hands,legs and something whole body....don't know what to do

[@theresageiger584]

I HAVE NO STOMACH ACID ANYMORE

[@AvogelCoUk]

Have you seen anyone about this Theresa? There are specific herbs and supplements that are know to help. Best Wishes Eileen