Hi Girls
So glad I could come here this morning. Almost at the end of tether this weekend. I have been having varying joint aches now since end of Nov/December and the last few days have not known what to do with myself. Have had similar previous winters, but nothing as bad as this, and am wondering if the weather has anything to do with it. However, have not had a period now for 3 years so maybe my hormones are at a low point. My hip and one leg is just constantly aching all the time (however neck & wrist pain better), even sitting at the moment seems painful. My doc has been very little help and just tells me to take painkillers, altho I too, have got an appointment with a rheumatologist. So meanwhile I end up spending a fortune, on creams, pills and potions from Boots and nothing seems to work. I do wonder how long this will all last, or if I can expect it to improve.
Wanda - Good luck with the tests, I too had the blood tests, few years back but they showed up nothing. Trouble was by the time results were through was feeling better, in hindsight should have made them do further investigations as they just left things then. Well done with the weightloss, BTW. Though know what you are saying about feeling old etc. my mum is actually a lot fitter than I am at the moment.
Cazkins - Am a bit similar to you with my pelvis & spine, years ago was told this could cause arthritis etc., didn't think it would set in this quick for me though.
Anyway, thanks everyone for being here, had a bit of a rotten weekend and really lost it with hubby for not helping more, LOL.