I have began to get very bad pain in the joints in my hand (mainly right). I am right handed. It affects my thumb and third finger in particular. If these joints are knocked I almost pass out with pain. I really have to stop and take deep breaths. I find it difficult to walk down the stairs sometimes and can get "fixed" if sitting too long ie have trouble in walking for a bit. If I get cold the pain is unbearable. Sometimes my hips ache too. I get tired easily and am a little depressed. I am 36 and a Primary teacher so the paper work is incredible.