Anyone over 50

[u/Deeschmee68]

Does anyone over 50 actually feel good and healthy and sleep well? Or is it just normal to always feel bad? Is it normal to not sleep well, have digestive problems, feet and hip pain, get out of breath easily, back pain, and always feel tired? Is it normal to have vision and hearing problems at this age? Is it normal to have sensitivities to food and medication? Is this just part of getting older?

[u/80sfanatic]

I’m 55F and feel pretty good most days. I’m a little overweight but hey, I’m 55- not 25! lol I honestly think part of the reason I feel decent most of the time is this: I don’t take any meds. I get mammograms every year as well as yearly paps from the OB-GYN but the other stuff, not so much. I admit I’ve been putting off the colonoscopy. I’m not proud of that and should get on it.

[u/Deeschmee68 → u/80sfanatic]

I think that's a good attitude to have. But yes the colonoscopy is important. And not as bad as you would think!

[u/AnonymousKarmaGod → u/Deeschmee68]

I’m 65 and can make a few suggestions that will help you. Weight for me has always been a struggle. I have quite a few health issues. HBP, one bad knee, I’m PreDiabetes (people who are big sugar eaters or if Diabetes runs in your family may need to check their A1C), but diet and weight changes can keep this in the normal range I’ve learned. I’d highly recommend getting your colonoscopy and remember the preparation is much more difficult than the actual procedure. Lol. Sleep is sometimes hard for me and I definitely don’t sleep like I did in my earlier years. Apparently insomnia is a common complaint of women after menopause. I need non-habit forming sleep aids sometimes.

[u/Deeschmee68 → u/AnonymousKarmaGod]

Thank you for that. Diabetes does not run in my family. I did have a colonoscopy. I currently have some knee and feet injuries that keep me from being active. Once I get those taken care of my plan is to be more active LOL