This isn't really a question, but I wanted to thank you guys for writing back. I'm hoping to hear from more of you. I am taking your suggestions and getting some Biofreeze, which I researched on Amazon.com, and a lot people say that it really helps. Some say that "Sombra" also helps - even more than Biofreeze. So I ordered some of both. I'll let you know how that turns out. Do any of you take prescription drugs for pain? I've tried a couple and have had some reactions - itching and stomach upset. And I can't take things while I have my granddaughter anyway - only at night. And, I can relate about the hot flashes!! It's like my internal temp. gauge is stuck on HIGH! Some days, I think that this is just the tip of the iceberg - that things will only get worse as years go by. Arthritis is big in my family. My great-grandmother had RA, but the others all had back, hip, knee pain. This is where I am at right now. There are some days when my whole body feels like a throbbing toothache! Those are the days that I need Tylenol Arthritis along with my Celebrex, plus heat rubs. I'm glad I found this forum so that I can see what others do for this. Also, if I write to you on a "down" day - please excuse me if I sound like I'm whining. Thanks, Linda