You know, I hurt all over all the time to some extent, so I'm not one to ask about normal aging pain. I have Sarcoid, PMR, GCA, Osteo -Arthritis in all my joints, several joints are always in pain and I have limited use of my thumbs, fingers are all involved, hips, knees,feet, on and on. I was diagnosed with Firbromyalgia decades ago so add that in and I seem to be having a flare of something. Not autoimmune, perhaps something new or ???? That's the way my body works.

I do know you can help relieve whatever discomfort or pain you experience with warm pool therapy, 2X weekly is my schedule. It begins when my toe hits the warm, soothing water and lasts until I begin to insult my body with movements like walking or life. Your experience will surely be even better and longer lasting. This is an excellent de-stressor as well.

It's important to add supplements to your regime as well, for muscle and bone and overall health. I check with my doctors and add them to my medication list so everyone knows what I put in my body.

I saw my Rheumatologist yesterday and will have a few MRI's and re-testing blood-work to determine the causes of new symptoms. I need to stop Prednisone but at the moment can't taper any further. My immune system is wonky for sure, my bones are unhappy, but it helps so much... We may go to something else, depending on test results and what's available.

You are blessed to have manageable pain, discomfort, so what you are doing is working. This is an ongoing situation, as I've found, and each body is different, responds differently to meds and treatments. Stay vigil and be your best advocate for new issues and treatments.
Blessings, Elizabeth