Dear Madam, Thanks for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, your sleep problem is less related to your sleep unless you worry about it too much or it is too painfull, even at rest, otherwise it seems your sleep problem has much to do with hormonal changes that are occuring in your body due to menopause, and they will settle with time. meanwhile continue your sleeping pills if you need them. take regular exercises and practice meditation or other relaxation techniques, when you are about to go to your bed. rest assured active lifestyle will not only help you in arthritis but also to cope with your symptoms of menopause. you can also consult a gynaec doctor to start on with HRT, which will make things better, also remember mood swings are common in menopause, and they also have bad effect on sleep. I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. Thanks Dr. Narender Saini