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Gaining weight- Menopause and bones!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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I use the gym when I can because I want to keep healthy as exercise certain times of the week is important. I also suffer from an eating disorder so I know that keeping away from the gym is important to make sure I don't over do it. I also have the Menopause which is something I developed at the age of 16. I've had
Lots of trips to hospitals and had medication but nothing seems to work.
I also have osteoporosis which literally means porous bones and brittle bone
Health. I have had a few sprains and broken bones when I was younger and take supplements for this.

I'm just confused and worried that going to the gym
Will further ruin this? Anyone have any advice on where I can get help generally on the bones sides of things. Do you think food has a link with menopause?

Any help would be appreciated.
I didn't want to post something like this as I felt like I haven't told anyone about this before but hope someone has had a similar experience or knows about it.

Thanks loads!

Comments

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hi Sonia,

    Have you spoken to your GP about this recently? They are often best placed to point you in the right direction. Do you mean menopause? That's very early onset for it.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hi Scary Monster,
    Yes I'm under a consultant for that. Also yep there is a chance people can develop the Menopause before the age of 40 and so is not surprising the fact that many people have symptoms undiagnosed for a while.
    Thanks for your support.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I Realise you may be under a consultant for the specialist issues, but by the sounds of it that's not done a particularly good job of covering what adjustments, if any, you need to make to your normal life. This is where your GP could come in with advising on whether the gym is a good idea or not, and maybe refer you to a dietician or specialist nurse to help you balance the priorities of eating and exercising right for your eating disorder history and managing your other health problems.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I Realise you may be under a consultant for the specialist issues, but by the sounds of it that's not done a particularly good job of covering what adjustments, if any, you need to make to your normal life. This is where your GP could come in with advising on whether the gym is a good idea or not, and maybe refer you to a dietician or specialist nurse to help you balance the priorities of eating and exercising right for your eating disorder history and managing your other health problems.

    :yes: There is a dietician at my surgery, I was referred to her to talk about balancing diet and exercise with one of my health conditions. Most trusts will have someone to refer you to.

    Also, with your osteoporosis, are you eligible for any kind of physio? They could advise you on, for example, low impact exercises.
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