I think I am turning into a hypochondriac...

Or having sympathy arthritis.  I just don't know.  My older sister was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.  Pretty sure I caught it.  I know, it is not contagious... but still pretty sure I caught it ;)   My joints have been achy for a bit, but today just isn't right.  My freaking knees ache, my hips hurt, my back hurts, and I am unusually tired.  Sympathy arthritis I think.  I don't know.    Noticed last night on the walk with the hubby that going a noticeably shorter distance was more difficult than my normal 5 or 6 mile walk.  Then, this morning I felt like I had to drag myself to get going on our breakfast walk (2.5 miles one way, healthy breakfast out, walk home.)  I made it less than half way and asked if we could eat a the closer restaurant.  Ended up taking a nap this afternoon and have this urge to put heating pads on the joints and massage.  Ugh.  

I have done a terrible job lately of taking vitamins and eating veggies and such.  Started juicing again yesterday and working on cleaning up the diet.  I hope being more attentive will make this goes away!

I would chalk it up to poor eating and stress. But if you eat better and manage your stress and it doesn't get better, it's doctor time!

Lynda

Stress levels have been very low... so I don't think that is it.  The crappy diet could be.  It is just messed up that Aleve is barely touching the joint issues.  I rarely take the stuff and it works well typically.  

What's the weather like?  I don't have rheumatoid arthritis, but do have it from age, and high humidity can make me drag and make my knees hurt worse than normal.  Same with cold!

It is a simple blood test to diagnosis. Joints aren't just achy they also cause visible changes to the joints and it develops slowly over time and usually attacks hands fingers toes feet first. Could be osteoarthritis or something viral I'd talk to your doctor.

Any fever?

I have connective tissue disease, unspecified. RA is connective tissue disease. When I was going through the diag process, a big deal was made over Vit D levels. You mentioned you haven't done very well taking your vits lately. ALL of your symptoms can be caused by low Vit D. Even if it's mildly low, it can cause abnormal fatigue and joint / muscle pain. If you're really concerned, visit your sisters rhumy. They can figure out if you've got an RA type situation pretty quick. Good luck and feel better!

Ya know, that could be it.   I have skin cancer and avoid the sun like the plague.  That coupled with skipping vitamins could do it.  Off to buy a vitamin d supplement... thanks :) 

There are several easy blood tests to tell if you have RA or any other number of autoimmune issues... if you are really worried.