Body in Constant State of Ache

dp1228

Don't assume fibromyalgia yet. How long has it been since you worked out this intensely? If it has been a long time then expect aches and pains for quite some time. To be sure that everything is fine and arthritis isn't part of the issue, check with your doctor. Real cases of fibromyalgia certainly do exist but far too many people self diagnose it based on simple day to day pains that come with age or inactivity!

ive had an exercise regimen (3 times a week) since last january but ive bumped up the intensity in the last few months (4-5 days a week, longer and much more difficult)

kat1014

Have your Vitamin D levels checked. A year ago, I thought something seriously was wrong with me as I could barely move and ached all of the time. D levels were seriously low. Have been on supplements and I now exercise an hour a day.

Alice_H

I'm all for stretching. I've found that the stretching routine on the Slim in 6 DVD is an excellent all-over stretch. No matter how hard I work out, I can do that stretching routine and it really seems to calm things down.

Ibruprofen can help too, and eating anti-inflammatory foods (fish oil, berries, and cruciferous vegetables, to name a few) seem to help.

JJinWI

"Have your Vitamin D levels checked. A year ago, I thought something seriously was wrong with me as I could barely move and ached all of the time. D levels were seriously low. Have been on supplements and I now exercise an hour a day."

THAT!

Same thing with me. I couldn't believe how achey I felt. My hips were especially bad. Getting out the car after even a short drive was painful. My neck ached. My knees ached. My elbows ached. EVERYTHING! I thought if I feel this way at 44, what happens if I make it to 80??!! Long story short, my doc checked my vitamin d level. I had to go on prescription d (50,000 IU's once a week for four weeks) to get my level into the normal range. My initial level was 10 or 11 and normal should at least be 30. I can't believe how getting my level back into the normal range has changed my life. Getting your level checked is especially important in winter when we don't see too much sun. I now take 3,000 IU's daily to keep my level in the normal range. Last week I got it tested it again and it was 39. Google Vitamin D deficiency and pain and you will find a ton of information.

Good luck!

Smokey19

I've been doing 7 days a week for the past 4 weeks and I am in a constant state of ache also. I take aleve and Tylenol to help feel better. I hop in the hot tub a couple times a week to help loosen the muscles. I am losing 4 lbs. a week and don't want to stop losing.

lynnee82

I agree with everything being said. It could be something as simple as not drinking enough water to flush the lactic acid out of your body. I suggest the path of least resistance first. Start with upping your water intake and adding the protein. When the pain is bad the baths will help for sure. I have fibromyalgia and I can't live without my epsom salt baths! If you find nothing is working and do decide to go to your doctor make sure they do a full rheumetology panel. If there are issues they will probably send you to a rheumetologist. Just be prepared at some point to hear that there's nothing wrong with you or it's all in your head. Unfortunately some doctors don't believe that it's real.

Helloitsdan

I've been doing 7 days a week for the past 4 weeks and I am in a constant state of ache also. I take aleve and Tylenol to help feel better. I hop in the hot tub a couple times a week to help loosen the muscles. I am losing 4 lbs. a week and don't want to stop losing.

Most of those medicines hinder muscular hypertrophy.

pg1girl

Do you use artificial sweeteners at all?