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infullview

(1,061 posts)

10. Getting old sucks.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 02:16 PM

Jul 2019

I'm in this age range and every morning when I roll out of bed I feel a little more creaky. My new fun thing is massive leg cramps in the middle of the night. Usually brought on by dehydration (not enough water, too much exercise, and too many alcoholic beverages). I refuse to give in though. I still run circles around my lazy Gen Z daughter.

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Finally relief for my leg pain and weakness. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 OP

How great you found relief! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #1

Yoga DUgosh Jul 2019 #2

+1.. been doing it for over 45 years.... mitch96 Jul 2019 #6

Wonderful you are feeling better, but I disagree somewhat with your friend. Big Blue Marble Jul 2019 #3

I'll look into it. Thank you! no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #4

I agree with Big Blue Marble. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #5

I'm in my late 70s and find that doing exercises in bed when I first wake up helps a lot. CTyankee Jul 2019 #7

Make sure your mineral balance is OK, particularly that you are getting enough magnesium. diane in sf Jul 2019 #8

Sounds A LOT like me. BamaRefugee Jul 2019 #9

Getting old sucks. infullview Jul 2019 #10

In view of your pain, I'm glad to hear you ruled out a blood clot before you got that massage work. pnwmom Jul 2019 #11

I'm 63 and I stretch when I get achy. kimbutgar Jul 2019 #12

A leg roller. ginnyinWI Jul 2019 #13

Damn. I gotta get myself in the gym! SunSeeker Jul 2019 #14

no need for the gym Skittles Jul 2019 #19

Gentle yoga, walking 1+ miles a day, and Egoscue... Richluu Jul 2019 #15

About to be 60, and... B Stieg Jul 2019 #16

Very glad that you found relief Moral Compass Jul 2019 #17

Welcome to the club!... N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2019 #18