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Tobin S.

(10,420 posts) Thu Jul 7, 2016, 06:35 PM Jul 2016

Aches and pains as we grow older. [View all]

Ever since I hit about 40 I've noticed that I have more random pain in general, but it usually goes away quickly. I might have a pain in my ankle for a few days that I think is going to have to get checked out, then it goes away. I get a lot of stuff like that. The only recurring pain that I have that I think is with me to stay is in my lower back. I've been a trucker for a long time and I think it has taken a toll on that area of my body. The pain is not with me constantly, but usually after I've spent about 8 hours behind the wheel. It goes away after a little bit, but will be back the next time.

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Aches and pains as we grow older. [View all] Tobin S. Jul 2016 OP

Exercises are available, elleng Jul 2016 #1

If you wake up in the morning and nothing hurts, The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2016 #2

I have been a trucker for almost 20 years littlebit Jul 2016 #3

But now you have kittens! The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2016 #4

Yes I do littlebit Jul 2016 #6

Ah yes, the joys of growing older, my dear Tobin... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2016 #5

Wait until you hit your mid-fifties.... BooScout Jul 2016 #7

And as an added bonus if you're female Cadfael Jul 2016 #8

"After menopause I thought I wouldn't have cramps anymore." n/t sarge43 Jul 2016 #10

I've noticed that the plumbing doesn't work quite so well for me anymore. 47of74 Jul 2016 #9

I can vouch for that. Of course, I did a lot of silly things qnr Jul 2016 #11