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My mom had terrible joint pain when she was in her 30's, she went to the rheumatologist who diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. When my mom cut out all nightshade plants (peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, etc.) from her diet she had no more pain. She has to be very careful (even paprika in mayonnaise or potato starch in bread can set off her joints), but when she avoids those items she has no pain or swelling.
In my case, I experienced joint pain in my hands and feet earlier this summer as a result of mono. My dr. said about 20% of mono patients experience joint pain. Just another possibility to add to the list :tongue_smilie:
Best of luck in finding a diagnosis and relief. :grouphug: