Does anyone else experience this

I understand your feelings Overthehill. I keep reasonably fit by trying to get a walk in each day, but my moods are all over the place, as you say, up and down in the space of a day. When down any aches and fears are multiplied. I admit to feeling lonely and despite doing what is advised - joining clubs etc. my circle of friends is dwindling due to age, what friends still remain all have husbands and grandchildren. I lost my husband over 30 years ago and my grandchildren are in the USA. Good grief I am having a moan, sorry.

I'm afraid it's called getting older OP!

This thread has cheered me up!

Im so glad to read this because I am the same but put it down to my MS.

Yes I have have the energy of 10 men ( well not quite but you get the drift hahaha ) and other days I am as flat as a pancake, but despite feeling deflated, there is still a faint glimpse of determination and willing myself on to FRAME YOURSELF WOMAN

We're allowed to have our 😩 days ( she tells herself convincingly)

Have noticed that our village has grown various little hills which never used the to be there. I have so much less energy now and can do nothing for England. Not who I think I am at all.

My hip fracture in 2021 plus Covid restrictions for vulnerable certainly haven't helped me. You learn to adapt in order to avoid cabin fever, but it's been very hard indeed to re-energize myself. My get up and go whilst not having gone completely certainly needs a kick up the proverbial from time to time. But hey, nobody puts Nanna in the corner!

Baggs

Polnan, I agree this post is very encouraging, we are all in this together and encouraging one another it’s great.

I am mid 70s, full of energy, no aches and pains. I have cut out UPFs and most sugar and subscribe to a personalised nutrition plan. All the advice online seems aimed at younger people and perimenopausal woman, but we oldies can take advantage too. I never look back to my former supposedly healthy diet, and wouldn't want to eat it now.

I think winter always makes people more tired..❄

Fatigue, especially during the Winter, can be caused by a lack of vitamin D. I had blood tests when I was feeling short of energy and was prescribed a high dose. It’s worth checking!
It’s also worth reviewing your diet - apparently older people need more protein.

I agree Bunty24, feeling fine to feeling tired and nauseous most days. I have also noticed if I get a cut, graze or burn it will take so much longer to heal and leave a red mark on my skin. I am early 70’s.

Yes last week I felt so awful on Monday & Tuesday just spent the time curled up under the covers in bed! No motivation for anything!

Farview I agree, a lovely message. I wonder if anyone else suffers from pressure put on them by female friends who are health and exercise-driven. They go to a gym every day and seem to be on diets a lot of the time.
Which is, of course, their choice.
What I do find a little upsetting is when they are not very sympathetic to others who have health problems.
This includes their husbands and children.
I have heard them say "Just need to get on with things " or
" need to pull themselves together and not make a fuss"

I try not to take a phone from either of them if I am having a bad day with my IBS. and therefore cannot make any plans to go out.

Luckily I have other friends who are more understanding. If I say I cannot go out today.

I hasten to add I do not want to talk in any detail to anyone about my symptoms because that might be tedious unless the other person is going through the same condition. Then it can be helpful.
GNers are a world of information and advice, delivered with kindness and compassion. ( mostly, a few abrupt replies.)
I like to hear others' experiences with friendships.

You’re certainly not on your own Overthehill. I’m 74 now and not having too good a time of it. I had surgery a few days before Christmas and can honestly say I haven’t felt right since. I’ve had diarrhoea for over three weeks now. Seen two different doctors and both have different ideas as to what’s causing it. Blood tests haven’t shown anything sinister, but I’ve lost over a stone in weight. I’ve always been active and fit, but this has floored me.
Yes, I’m feeling quite sorry for myself just now. 😕

I’m younger than you at 65, but I have this constantly. It’s incredibly draining and I do my best to try and snap out of it.

Maybe your B12 is low or iron,why don’t you try to see your Doctor & ask for a blood test,might be an easy cure ( black pudding & lambs liver may help your iron)

I think we should all remember that we have all “done our bit”, and some are still doing “more than their bit” and we need to kind to ourselves and not put huge expectations on ourselves that we wouldn’t dream of putting on others.

Let’s put our feet up and do whatever makes us feel good and happy, we’ve earned it!

Please check your Vitamin D levels. I had so many symptoms then found out l was Vit D deficient and am now so much improved. I had no idea deficiency could be so debilitating.

I'm nearly 73 and mostly have the energy to do what I want to do. I put this down to good diet and supplements, taken judiciously. I think we can all be well, although historic injuries and spells of illness take their toll

No need to subject yourself to eating Black Pudding or raw liver, when a couple of squares of very dark chocolate daily will give you all the iron you need.

I’m only 58 and I feel like that. I had an accident at work few years ago I managed to bounce my hip out and back in joint years later it’s come back in vengeance I’m now waiting for an op. I can bearly walk I’m on a list and been told could be 3yrs

Same age as you and some days i can walk for miles and feel fine others I am exhausted after 10 minutes. Can’t fathom it.

Nanashirlz check the hip snd knee threads under health forum, lots of help snd advice there.

You lovely people are encouraging me to continue with my Pilates, spin, Tai chi etc. I lost my sister 7 years ago and was determined to do the opposite of what she used to do! I might not live to 100 but hope to carry on a lot longer! And in better health.

for you Baggs