Hi I am 54 years of age and have stopped menstruating for the past year now, but have all sort of pain and aches. Just yesterday my legs pained with cramps and the side of my right hip and back given me pain, is it due to menopause?

Yes, this is probably due to the menopause - the falling oestrogen levels cause muscle and joint pain in many women. You may find that Devil's Claw helps with the pain, and drinking more plain water and taking a magnesium supplement (try Salus Haus liquid magnesium) will help with the cramps.

Eileen Durward

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