Why do I get body aches every afternoon?!

Around 4pm is when cortisol levels drop.
Yes, blood tests a very good idea.

Thanks for your input keepingquiet

The symptoms come on whether I am at work or home which rules out environmental allergens although not food ones of course.

House is warm as neither myself nor DP like being cold! He does the majority of housework due to me working so rarely breath in any nasties directly
One elderly cat.

I will get my bp and blood glucose checked in the morning and again at onset of symptoms at work next week.
Hopefully, I can get the blood tests done after my appt on Monday and get the results back quickly.

It does sound like some allergy flare-up to me. I get similar symptoms but not that frequently anymore.

My allergy is to dust and moulds in the air and it used to cause quite severe flu-like symptoms as the ones you describe.

Sometimes asthma in the elderly can present like this.

I would check your routine and have a look at things you may have inhale during the course of the day, particularly atificial chemicals in cleaning sprays and air-fresheners for example.

Also, do you have pets? Also, is your home warm enough? Sometimes the cold creeps up on us unawares.

Seeing your doctor is wise and a blood test could show allergy markers.

I hope it gets sorted for you. Don't ignore it.

reubenblue I hadn’t heard of this so looked it up but don’t have the majority of those symptoms. I will however, bear it in mind if anything shows up regarding my liver on blood tests.
Regarding the fluid intake, I am heavy enough to cope with that amount and being active at work (health care) requires me to have a good fluid intake.
I completed a professional development course last year which required learning a lot about nutrition, fluid intake and anatomy and physiology. This resulted in me improving my lifestyle due to the knowledge I had gained and I was feeling the best I had felt in years (apart from a frozen shoulder )
As the symptoms started early December when lots of people started getting the usual winter viruses, so I was convinced I was ‘coming down’ with something.
But I never did!
The timing of the onset of the aching every afternoon is what stumps me the most.
But I am definitely leaning towards thyroid issues, lack of Vitamin D or blood sugar drop.
Thanks for all your suggestions.

You say you drink 2 litres of water a day, I wonder what your weight is.. 2 litres can be far too much depending on weight. also you could be depleting your minerals. you need a 'lick' of salt for each glass of water, imo.

yes get bloods done

I will mention wanting these bloods done

Yes, do ask your GP to do a full blood test.

I have been low on vitD in the past so must remember to get some to see if that helps.
Flaxseed my Vitamin D level was 52% and the GP said that was fine. DD, who has trained in nutrition, said it was too low and I do take Vitamin D tablets sometimes.

This may sound like nonsense, but my husband saw the doctor with very similar symptoms several years ago, he was diagnosed with Gilbert’s Syndrome pronounced in a French way. It is a condition and sometimes a problem, could be something like that.

I was going to say thyroid problems too.

fancythat I feel cold anytime of the day!

Heavenleigh I do think this is a real possibility.
I struggle to lose weight despite a good diet and exercise. I do feel the cold, am prone to constipation and could sleep for 12 hours easily if I don’t need to be up early.
I will mention wanting these bloods done

fancythat I am always cold. Always have been. Even as a child.
I am going to ask for thyroid bloods too.

allira my lunches are varied but food allergies are worth thinking about. I move a lot at work and feel my body needs around that amount of fluid.

I have been low on vitD in the past so must remember to get some to see if that helps.

Forgot to say I am on HRT too

Thanks everyone for your suggestions

Thyroid maybe

I drink around 2litres of water per day
That's quite a lot although I know it is recommended thst we drink plenty of water.

Hyponatremia can cause aches and other symptoms as you might be washing essential salts out of your body.

Do you feel cold in the afternoons?

Could it be a food allergy?
Do you vary your lunch menu?
Perhaps you could try eliminating some foods you eat regularly at lunch-time and see what happens.

skydancer I do hope it’s a seasonal thing, but the thing that confuses me is the timing!
I go about my normal business and forget about it until the aches come on and I don’t even have to look at the clock to know it’s around 4pm
I have plenty of fresh air and treats but I do like that suggestion

sparklefizz
The only medication I take is Lanzoprozole for reflux and amytriptyline before bed and have taken these for years
teabagwoman
I might start testing my blood sugar when it happens

It doesn’t sound serious but it’s a good idea to get a blood test to be sure. It could just be your body telling you that you need to rest. At this time of year a lot of people feel like you do. I bet you’ll feel better once Spring comes. I suggest some long walks and some treats for yourself.

I get a lunch break and eat sensible lunches. I eat a banana when I have my afternoon tea break.
I drink around 2litres of water per day and even changed my carbon monoxide alarms!
I don’t think there’s much more I can do from a ‘looking after myself’ point of view.
I have taken paracetamol this afternoon as I ache so much but that’s only helped slightly.
I am hoping it’s just a winter viral thing but seems odd that I feel fine until the afternoon

Is there a medication you take in the morning such as statins?

I noticed that I always had painfully freezing feet at about 11am every day. I have now tracked this down to the heart meds I take at 8am every day which list cold hands and feet as side effects.

Do you take a break at lunchtime? Do you have a decent lunch, could your blood sugar be a bit low? I think you’re very sensible to check with your GP but do remember that you are getting older and stamina does decrease.