As you get older is it inevitable that illnesses catch up with you?

I'm now 51 and had pancreatitis at 48 and cancer last year at 50.

Also I seem to suffer from a never ending succession of twists or sprains on some part of my body.

I'm luckier than some but realise that age is catching up with me, plus I wasn't particularly healthy in my habits (smoking and drinking) in my 20s and 30s.

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Only 51? You are a teenager...wait till you start hitting the 70s then talk about aches and pains

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I think nowadays if nothing hurts when I wake up I must be dead!

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Well, I hope to reach that age so will soak in all the good advice on this forum.

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Then perhaps you have arthritis and Emphysema to look forward to!!!

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I don't want emphysema - haven't smoked in years now.

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I gave up smoking 24 years ago - still didn't stop me from getting Emphysema.

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Ffosse, I am sure none of us are as healthy as we were, but the secret is not to let it get you down.
I always find that a positive attitude to poor health makes it a lot easier to deal with, so stay determined to beat it

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I agree ,dont dwell on your aches and pains Fosse ,and live like you are still in your youth,take some Cod liver oil capsuls,and mulitivits,you may be lacking something if you keep getting sprains .

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I agree with the above Fosse, you are only middle aged still, you are certainly not old yet.
Try to stop worrying and do more things you enjoy, it makes us feel much better.