I read on the blog of terrible side effects many on hormone therapy endure.Three major ones seem to be depression, body aches/ pain and insomniaMany years ago I was fascinated by a group of young blokes seemingly addicted to daily jogging. I was told exercise releases a hormone called endorphins of similar chemical structure to morphine and they enjoyed a “runners high” from jogging.I also noted their ability to deal with pressure seemed to be better possibly due to this hormone.I also remember a friend suffering post natal depression having exercise as part of her treatment.I have had a bit of a look today online and there is much about endorphins and their impact on these side effects.It may not help all but it may help some to explore this option.I think my management of Letrozole is helped by daily walking for an hour.It also helps with my weight which is not entirely the result of Letrozole.I would never have described myself as an advocate of exercise but I am now. I also found it hard starting out as the terrain near home can be steep and I was far from fit.I also had back pain but found I could walk thru it.Just a thought.

Grandchildren. Can get your step rate past 10,000 in a day no problem. Keeping up with a highly mobile toddler at the zoo reminds me of just how fast they can move!! Also vastly amused at the universal recognition of the 'give way to an adult trying tobe in charge' rule! Weekend in Canberra with the small ones.

@Romla it’s very true. Exercise does help your mood for sure. I’m a runner, walker, yoga, Pilates person and it has always helped with my mood. Definitely helps produce happy drugs and I have heard many people talk of a “runners high”. The thing for me which prevents me exercising is the fat I have such terrible sleep and if I want to go for a run during the week I have to get up at 5am as I’m at work early and work 4 x 11 hour days. Luckily I’m on my feet most of the day so I regularly do 8-10k steps but I miss having a good nights sleep and waking up full of energy to go for my run. Most days I only manage it when I’m off so I can have an arvo nap ;). Hqppy that u have managed to get into some exercise and that it does make u feel happier xooxox

@Romla I know you are so right but I can't bring myself to do any exercise at all other than a little gardening but even that makes me dizzy and I can't bend over or kneel. My feet have horrible bunions, my knees hurt and I can't swim because both shoulders are disabled one from unrepaired ligament damage after a fall caused by long QT syndrome the other from cording. I was wondering about those machines where you lie still while they make your muscles contract. That might work! Still I get around fine and you'd never know what a slug I am from looking at me.

Maybe you should. If it makes you sleep youd have to consider what was the greater risk, liver damage or living in a state of perpetual exhaustion that makes you a walking danger zone. Gin and pomegranate would probably be fine...

Baileys @"Kiwi Angel", or port. Those have been the best alcoholic drinks for me in my lifetime!

Hormone therapy side effects and Endorphins

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Afraser
Member
7 years ago
Grandchildren. Can get your step rate past 10,000 in a day no problem. Keeping up with a highly mobile toddler at the zoo reminds me of just how fast they can move!! Also vastly amused at the universal recognition of the 'give way to an adult trying to
be in charge' rule! Weekend in Canberra with the small ones.
Patti_J
Member
7 years ago
Thanks for that @Sister. We are having bucketloads of rain at the moment.
I now have an app on my phone which lets me know how many steps I have taken in one day. It is amazing how far you need to walk to get up to 6000 steps. Even walking around the house adds steps.
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Endorphins
arpie
Member
7 years ago
Well done @Lynn65 - the last time I tried to ride a bike (just to the store to get the Sunday papers), I took off too hard & fast ..... before I got there, I had to pull over & throw up into the gutter! :( It really DOES pay to pace yourself!

Good on you @Sister - I'd be falling off every 5 mins even in calm water!! I've had some windy/choppy outings in the yak (when I lost my phone overboard!) but as it is a Pedal Kayak I just slow down & plough thru! I am out sometimes for 6+hrs! It's a really good workout for my legs & upper body, as i am casting ALL the time.

A bunch of Fly Fishos are arriving today for a fly fishing muster here this weekend (so lots of walking in shallow water) ..... it will be fun. I just hope I catch at least ONE fish on fly (haven't managed it on the previous Fly Muster Weekends tho!) I only manage to catch them when on my own! LOL

Then Next weekend, a bunch of Kayak Fishos are arriving for a 'social' weekend - slightly competitive amongst members ... but not a 'real' competition as such! Fun Fun
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Some of you know that I love paddleboarding. Last weekend, I went to the beach in the early morning (got there before first light) but was a bit disappointed that it was so choppy. Went ahead, anyway, and was amazed at my ability to stick to the board through the waves. I got a really good workout and left on a high (although I do have to say that my feet and legs were aching later).
Lynn65
Member
7 years ago
Thanks for the encouragement @Romla . I kept your post in mind today as I got on the bike for the first time in a long time to cycle to acupuncture - google said to allow 38 minutes to cycle - I allowed 1 hour 15 min. I did get there no stress and yes some sweat. I had a very relaxing break under a tree and thought give me more of this feeling please! Tired after but hopefully it is something that I can do again sometime soon.
Romla
Member
7 years ago
All good - I’m as guilty as the next one for getting off topic.
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Fair enough - we do get easily sidetracked.
Milly21
Member
7 years ago
Sorry
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Sorry @Romla!