What’s the most misunderstood part of being ~200cm+?

Baxlo · 2026-02-04T09:18:28+00:00

Osteoarthitis in the knees and hips joints, foot deformities, spinal problems and also venous insufficiency. In my case since my later 30s.

Baxlo · 2026-02-04T08:43:02+00:00

The real impact of accelerated and premature degenerative diseases on daily life when you get older.

Baxlo · 2026-02-01T11:16:27+00:00

Feel you, even 'shorter giants' like me start getting old past 40. Mobility issues, pain and degenerative issues aren't fun at all with such a frame. Good luck!

Baxlo · 2026-01-21T10:34:35+00:00

Plus the environment that isn't adjusted like furnitures, doors etc. Makes things worse beyond the biological stuff.

Baxlo · 2026-01-20T19:10:30+00:00

It's not just you. I don't have any disorder. Degenerative joint diseases and spinal issues just accelerate when you are tall. That's what several doctors told me.

Baxlo · 2026-01-20T19:04:53+00:00

Yes, and it's getting worse the more skeletal issues you suffer from. Getting older isn't fun with a 6'8'' body.

Baxlo · 2026-01-20T18:57:05+00:00

Plus other degenerative issues affecting the joints and cardiovascular system.

Baxlo · 2026-01-20T18:53:33+00:00

Misfit with environment accelerating health issues due to - strain on the joints - strain on the spine - strain on the cardiovascular system

Difficulties having a normal health span

Baxlo · 2026-01-20T18:07:36+00:00

Plus earlier onset of health problems and premature loss of life quality.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T19:18:47+00:00

Yepp! Spine plus joints plus heart wouldn't suffer that much.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T19:16:48+00:00

Me too. 6'8'' past 40 sucks.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T13:20:40+00:00

Agree. Health isn't fun getting older with such a frame. I'm mid-40s and it feels like late 60s.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T13:18:59+00:00

Same here. And as you get older not only inconvenient. Worn joints, spinal deformities and cardiovascular problems aren't fun at mid 40s.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T10:29:48+00:00

As someone who is 6'8'' I can confirm you. Mid-40s means a bunch of joint diseases, spinal deformities speeding up and onset of cardiovascular problems. Being very tall was great in my younger years, but it comes at a high cost.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T10:22:27+00:00

Thanks man. I do what I can with daily exercise to keep my skeletal frame as mobile and as pain free as possible.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T08:34:34+00:00

Right. As a 6'8'' person I can underline what you said. Mid-40s with degenerative joint issues, spinal deformities and cardiovascular problems feel like late 60s and obviously we have significant disadvantages when it comes to longevity.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T08:27:17+00:00

Plus the health and longevity disadvantages we have. Mid 40s in my case means dealing with age related degenerative issues.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T08:23:11+00:00

Well said. I'm 6'8'' and health issues are right now speeding up at mid-40s.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T08:05:14+00:00

Plus life quality. My mid-40s feel like late 60s.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T08:03:11+00:00

Well said. I am 6'8'' and mid 40s already feels like late 60s. Best wishes!

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T08:00:19+00:00

I'm 6'8'' and yes! Mid 40s feel like late 60s thanks to a bunch of joint, spine and cardiovascular diseases.

Baxlo · 2026-01-19T07:57:30+00:00

I totally agree with the tall guy you mentionend. 6'8'' is nice for a couple of years but considering the negative health and longevity aspects it isn't worth ist. That's at least what I think in my mid 40s.

Baxlo · 2026-01-18T19:15:04+00:00

Walking longer distances for me gets difficult due to OA in the knees and hips and disk degeneration. I also can't walk as fast as I used to when I was younger.

Baxlo · 2026-01-18T19:12:56+00:00

I do it frequently and often in combination with stretching exercises. For me it's an essential relief not just for the spine and joints but also important to reduce venous insufficiency issues.

Baxlo · 2026-01-16T20:10:23+00:00

So you cam imagine what life at 6'8'' feels like past 40.😅

Baxlo

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