Aches and pains

[Rankij11]

Dear everybody

Does anyone have any recommendations for joint stiffness/pain after exercise, even walking a few miles seems to bring it on.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Jennifer

[Hidden]

Hi 🙂

Are you able to take glucosamine?

Or did you mean pain relief?

What about gentle yoga?

[Rankij11 in reply to Hidden]

Any tips will be helpful , I try to avoid painkillers. Have you used glucosamine???

[Hidden in reply to Rankij11]

Yes I take it most days when I remember! I’m on HRT (peri menopause) so I take glucosamine with Vit C, Red Clover, Ginkgo Biloba with Siberian Ginseng (all vegan suitable).

I also practice daily yoga which I swear helps everything! 🧘🏻‍♀️

[Rankij11 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for that which is most useful info . May be great idea to pursue the yoga during the winter months!

And I shall get some glucosamine , I used to do that some years ago when I was on HRT . Can’t hurt for sure .

Hope all well with you

Jennifer

[Hidden in reply to Rankij11]

Oops also evening primrose oil vegan capsules. Sadly none of them help my memory! 🤨

[Rankij11 in reply to Hidden]

Ha , chemo brain lingers for me !

[delia2]

Hi. I take you are still on Olaparib? I started it in mid April after chemo for first recurrence. I was focused on increasing my walking mileage trying to do four miles a day in May and June. I was having terrible aches and pains, really miserable. I decided to back off a bit and some days do two miles and others longer. Anyway I just noticed recently that the pain is better. I walked six miles on Saturday and didn’t suffer for it. I still have aching hips and hands and feet from neuropathy but it’s not making me miserable like it was. So I’m hoping that like the nausea it’s tapering off.

[Rankij11 in reply to delia2]

Thankyou, that is very helpful. Yes still going with Olaparib. My hips most affected , plus one knee . And then just generalised stiffness after , but does go after good sleep . Maybe some of it is a hangover from chemo, I hadn’t thought about that ? I’ve done a lot this week, so may be good plan to stagger it a bit

Thank you for your thoughts.

Hope you keep feeling better and that the Olaparib works it’s magic for you

[BellmoreBelle]

Hi Jennifer,

I'd recovered from chemo well, and started on Niraparib, plus been walking many miles most days because I like being out and about, with no aches or pains in the legs, but in the last few weeks I have been a lot more housebound while I deal with a family issue, and I've found that I have had increasingly achy, uncomfortable legs. But I had some trusty glucoamine in the cupboard, and after three days of taking it, all gone...

I hope it works for you too!

Carol

[Rankij11 in reply to BellmoreBelle]

Thank you

It certainly seems worth a try.

Good to hear yours are better too

Keep walking !

Jennifer

[LittleMissStubborn]

Hi Jennifer,

I ve been on Olaparib with Cediranib for nearly 10 months and have had aches and pains since the start. I find yoga helps and Reiki treatment with reflexology. I know that some may be a bit sceptical about it but it certainly works for me. I'm lucky to have found an excellent practitioner.

It could work for you.

Nicola

[Rankij11 in reply to LittleMissStubborn]

I think maybe I’m getting more problems now as I’m doing a lot more . I think you are a month ahead of me on the Olaparib. I’ve had reflexology before but not Reiki?? So can investigate. The yoga sounds as though it helps a lot of people , I’ve thought of it before but always thought I’m a bit clumsy for it !!!!

Thank you for thoughts , most appreciated

Jennifer

[SUE7777]

Hi Jennifer, I would recommend Turmeric, it's an anti-inflammatory supplement but don't take it if you are having chemo. Plus glucosamine and MSM compliment each other, I also take Omega 3 for a bit of lubrication as well as Evening Primrose. I think I'm older than you but really enjoy walking and I exercise every day. All the best Sue xx

[Rankij11]

I am quite old ! Before all this felt I was doing quite well , now some days I feel 100😳. But seriously thank you for help. I’ve been out and bought glucosamine with omega 3 today , and vit c. So I can start and see if helps . Soon be bouncing .

Best wishes and thanks

Jennifer