i have went to my primary care physician and explained that i have joint pain and stiffness like i imagine an 80 year old would ( I am a 45 year old 5 5 woman I weigh 150 lbs i am not in amazing shape but I do go to the gym but lately due to two kids graduating etc I have taken some time off and honestly have had problems with my left knee and right elbow off and on for a couple years but only been a month or so of infrequent gym use. When I sit for a length of time driving or at desk and worst when get up in middle of night or the morning I amso stiff. He did blood test last week said dont show much inflamation blood cell counts etc all looked great so mentioned I may have fibromyalgia and sending me to rheumatoid doctor ? I have also been having some swelling of my ankles and feet and is getting progressively worse by end of day. I should let you know the joint pain has gone on for at least a year or so but the stiffness has gotten progressively worse over last 6 months. ankle and feet swelling is new in last few weeks so have been trying to drink a lot more water doesnt seem to help? any suggestions?