I am a 62 years old now male. I have noticed in the last few months when I wake up in the morning I am very stiff, achy and sore. As I move around I do feel somewhat better however if I sit in the car I am achy getting out, etc. is this normal part of getting older? Can anyone share their experiences with me? I have been considering going to the doctor but I feel well otherwise!
No harm going for a check up tell you GP your concerns about your aches and pains have you got any back pain or problems ?
Def worth speaking to your doc. This is how my Polymyalgia first showed itself. I ignored it for many motns thinking it was just "old age" I'm 57. Now on treatment which in itself is a challenge, but at least te stiffness and pain is under control. Good luck.
I have similar symptoms. When in bed at night I struggle to turn over or move as I feel so stiff and sore. Once out of bed and moving I am much better. I initially find it hard to become upright after sitting for any length of time. About 2 years ago my daughter noticed my right calf was much smaller than my left one. I cannot raise my self onto my toes on my right leg due to loss of muscle/strength in the affected leg.
I have had blood tests, nerve stimulation tests and a muscle biopsy. My CK level from my blood tests was slightly raised, my nerve study tests were abnormal and my biopsy only showed minimal change.
I now cannot raise my arms above shoulder level to the front and if I walk at a quicker pace my lower back feels like I have no support and I get pain around my lumbar region.
I go spinning 4/5 times a week and cope with this very well. It's as though once I'm warmed up my stiffness diminishes. I am 51 and have only one period every 3/4 months , I have been to the dr's re the menopause but have been told all my blood tests are normal.
i have been referred to a neurosurgeon and neurologist with ? A form of muscular dystrophy but now my muscle biopsy result has not shown the expected result