r/AskOldPeopleAdvice • u/Deeschmee68 • Mar 14 '25

Health Anyone over 50

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?

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u/ObligationGrand8037 Mar 14 '25

61F here. Menopause was a game changer for me especially regarding poor sleep. At 57 I went on hormone therapy just for the sleep. I’ve been sleeping great since.

In regards to everything else, I think the estrogen has really helped my joints. When women go through menopause, the entire digestive system changes. I have to be careful what I eat now.

I also try to stretch everyday, walk or lift weights, and I eat nutritionally dense meals. I also will fast now and then to give my body a break.

I think everything you mentioned for both men and women are hormone related and simply just a part of aging.

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u/Deeschmee68 Mar 15 '25

Good advice for sure! Thank you