Normal Health For Middle Aged Women (pains, health issues, aches, doctor)
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Just curious about this, wondering if I have happened to stumble across a small pool of unhealthy women in my life. I'm middle aged myself and have my own various age related issues, but wanted to know about women in their late 30's to late 40's.
Recently divorced and my ex seemed to be sick with something weekly. Lot of it was working a stressful job, poor diet and a Diet Coke habit. Looking back, my mother always seemed to be sick on a weekly basis as well.
Started dating again, despite eating healthy, not having a stressful job and being physically active, the women I have dated seem to always have one ailment or another. Is this just something to expect from this age range of women? Getting fairly serious with one woman but getting tired of hearing about her weekly doctor's visits about one thing or another. Everything else is great, but the medical stuff is getting old fast.
I assumed that women were healthier, they outlive us guys by 6-10 years on average. This is by no means a knock on women, I want to know what to expect out there in the dating world. If regularly being under the weather is something fairly normal, I will deal with it if everything else is going great.
Well your heading into peri-menopause land at that age.....so,,,it can be a roller coaster for sure!
Greenchili
Good point, never thought about that. Does that account for "digestive issues" as well? An upset stomach seems to always top the list of ailments among the women I know.
I know for me my stomach has gotten a lot more sensitive and I'm 34. Waking up with more aches and pains and snaps and pops. Ugh, good times. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread to see what else I have to look forward to.
I'm 45, overweight but other than that, I feel fine. No prescriptions, no medical ailments other than a headache once in a while for which I take Alleve. My biggest issue is chronic, severe dry eyes which is due to my two LASIK procedures and living in a very dry climate. I lead a fairly low stress life and I think that helps. I get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. I think if I made an effort to exercise that would increase my energy levels but I HATE exercising.
I have a 34 year old niece who has all kinds of health issues. Some are related to previous injuries, others are just genetic or due to her unhealthy lifestyle.
I have a 50 year old co-worker who looks like she's 35 max. She really makes the effort to take care of herself and it shows. She rarely takes a sick day.
I'm 45, overweight but other than that, I feel fine. No prescriptions, no medical ailments other than a headache once in a while for which I take Alleve. My biggest issue is chronic, severe dry eyes which is due to my two LASIK procedures and living in a very dry climate. I lead a fairly low stress life and I think that helps. I get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. I think if I made an effort to exercise that would increase my energy levels but I HATE exercising.
I have a 34 year old niece who has all kinds of health issues. Some are related to previous injuries, others are just genetic or due to her unhealthy lifestyle.
I have a 50 year old co-worker who looks like she's 35 max. She really makes the effort to take care of herself and it shows. She rarely takes a sick day.
Getting fairly serious with one woman but getting tired of hearing about her weekly doctor's visits about one thing or another. Everything else is great, but the medical stuff is getting old fast.
Do her and all the other women in the world a favor and stay single. If you're tired of "the medical stuff" now, how are you going to stand it 30 or 40 years from now?
Good point, never thought about that. Does that account for "digestive issues" as well? An upset stomach seems to always top the list of ailments among the women I know.
I'm 45, overweight but other than that, I feel fine. No prescriptions, no medical ailments other than a headache once in a while for which I take Alleve. My biggest issue is chronic, severe dry eyes which is due to my two LASIK procedures and living in a very dry climate. I lead a fairly low stress life and I think that helps. I get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. I think if I made an effort to exercise that would increase my energy levels but I HATE exercising.
I have a 34 year old niece who has all kinds of health issues. Some are related to previous injuries, others are just genetic or due to her unhealthy lifestyle.
I have a 50 year old co-worker who looks like she's 35 max. She really makes the effort to take care of herself and it shows. She rarely takes a sick day.
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Originally Posted by carlitasway
What does the 50yo do?
She maintains a healthy weight through diet/exercise, has an active social life and leads a lower stress lifestyle. She has an adorable (dare I say "perfect" smile) which just draws positive energy her way. She takes great pride in her appearance but isn't a snob.
If you meant "what does she do for a living", then the answer is she's our benefifts coordinator and works in accounting as well.
Do her and all the other women in the world a favor and stay single. If you're tired of "the medical stuff" now, how are you going to stand it 30 or 40 years from now?
Just trying to figure out what is normal. I understand in 30 or 40 years doctor's visits are a regular thing, but going to various doctors 3-6 times a month for a middle aged woman seems excessive to me. Not trying to stir things up, really want to know what is normal.
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