As a peri-menopausal woman, I have recently been suffering from weight gain, bloating, irregular periods and regular urinary tract infections alongside joint pain and sciatica.
An arthritic foot joint meant my muscles had been compensating on the opposite side, leaving me with painful, tight legs that made exercising more difficult. I had been taking hormones to address my hormonal imbalances, but after having Covid-19 and going through the wringer emotionally following the death of my father, my symptoms were once again all over the place.