i am getting muscle pain all over my body. havent had a period in 2 years. age 52. on anti inflammatories. if i dont take them i can barely manage . any alterbatives i could try?
Try essential oils. Peppermint is a anti-inflammatory and ginger oil helps arthritis. But you must consult a holistic doctor to find out how to use it.
Galley, I am so sorry you are going through this because I had this exact same symptom. I was in such chronic pain I could barely move. I saw a dozen different doctors looking for the answer. Tested for everything, but nothing was found. Not one of these idiots thought to ask me about menopause status! Then I got into vaginal atrophy, dryness and painful sex. I was immediately given vaginal Estrace. Within two weeks of using it, ALL MY MUSCLE AND LIGAMENT PAIN DISAPPEARED. It was nothing short of a miracle, and I mean that. No one knows how dibilitating that muscle pain can be unless you've had it. It was horrid.
So here's something to keep in mind.....Estrogen is an anti inflammatory!!
Hope this helps, all I can tell you is it worked for me in a big way. The muscle pain has never come back.