Muscle Aches and Atrophying

[Melissa]

Well, I've been on HRT for about 7 and a half months and lately, my muscles have been extremely sore even though I haven't been working out.  I was wondering if this is a sign that they are atrophying for all the people who have gone through this before me.  Or maybe it's just lack of sleep.  It just feels like I had an extreme workout the previous day, even though I hadn't.  Thanks.

Melissa

[BrandiOK]

  I wouldn't suspect atrophy since muscle atrophy as it more caused by long term lack of muscle use. Hormones can be attributed to muscle atrophy but normally that is in cases of serious hormone deficiencies.

  Whens the last time you had a complete bloodwork done?  You should consider having a complete set of labs done to see if there are any imbalances.  Also I assume you are on spironolactone so make sure you are drinking a LOT of water as even slight dehydration can cause muscle pain.  The average person is recommended to drink 8 glasses of water per day so considering many of us are using spiro (diuretic) every day that amount should be much higher.

  I can't recall having any unexplainable muscle pain during my HRT like you are describing which leans me towards the imbalance or dehydration guess.  Also if you aren't taking a good multi-vitamin you may consider doing that to help with mineral replacement.

  Wish I had something more informative than this.......

[Melissa]

I drink lost of water everyday.  Like 1 1/2-2 times the recommended amount.  I take a multivitamin daily and also a baby aspirin daily.  My last bloodwork done was about a month ago and everything came up fine.  Maybe it's realted to my cold, although I don't have a temp or maybe it just due to lack of sleep.  Oh well.

Melissa

[nonie]

I get muscle aches with colds all the time.  My legs are sore as hell right now but that's from doing out drinking for the first time in months last night and somehow thinking it would be a good idea to go for a long walk in the rain in very heavy boots :|  Been doing any of that?

(Rain is awesome after it's been really hot and you've wearing a sweltering binder all day o_o)

[stephanie_craxford]

I definitely wouldn't think that it is muscle atrophy as that is caused by lack of any use.  I could be an iron deficiency or some other vitamin and such.  As sugested blood tests would a good next step.

Steph

[Melissa]

I get muscle aches with colds all the time.  My legs are sore as hell right now but that's from doing out drinking for the first time in months last night and somehow thinking it would be a good idea to go for a long walk in the rain in very heavy boots :|  Been doing any of that?

(Rain is awesome after it's been really hot and you've wearing a sweltering binder all day o_o)

No I haven't.  Right now I have sciatica, which usually only comes when my body is too tired.  That's probably the reason.

Melissa

[tinkerbell]

Estrogen does not usually cause muscle soreness.  You may want to talk to your doctor about this.  I experienced something similar two years ago but my problem was a combination of many things....among them...my intake of lipitor (a cholesterol medication} and thyroid deficiency. 

Also, some medications used to relieve the pain from sciatica can actually worsen it, especially if you are on celebrex or mobic.  So, if I were you, I'd definetely talk to my doctor and make an appointment ASAP just to be sure.


tinkerbell

[Melissa]

I've had sciatica for like the last 12-13 years.  I've also found sleeping cures it every time.  When I posted this, I hadn't quite realized how tired I was.  I really need to sleep.  Oh, time to go now.

Melissa

[BrandiOK]

  Twelve to thirteen years?  Have you seen a neurologist? Sciatica in itself isn't a "condition" but a sign/symptom of a condition.  The most common cause is the sciatic nerve root being compressed by the herniation, rupture or enlargement of lumbar spinal discs. 

  Just a suggestion but if you have been having sciatic pain that long you might consider seeing a specialist and getting an MRI. 

 
  I have daily sciatic pain myself so I know how painful it can be.  I've had surgery once and two failed epi-dural steroid injection procedures.  I'm supposed to have a second discectomy or spinal fusion depending the damage but I can't afford it .  Regardless I just wanted to suggest a visit with a neurologist who may be able to suggest a treatment which may be as simple as some basic massage therapy. 

[Melissa]

Well, I've never seen a doctor about it.  It doesn't happen very often, just when I get extremely tired.  I'll mention that to my doctor along with another embarassing problem I have that's been getting progressively worse.

Melissa