Joint Pain

[OnlySunshine]

I know I've been posting a lot about my health problems and I want to thank you for your prayers!  I have been having ridiculously bad joint pain - including last night.  I was awoken from a deep sleep because my hips were bothering me.  I had a pillow in between my legs to keep them aligned, but they were still really sore.  I took 600mg of Advil and tried to go back to sleep, but it wasn't helping.  I woke up so stiff and sore that I decided not to get my allergy shots today since that makes the soreness worse.  I don't see the rheumatologist for another 2 weeks, so I'm not sure what to do.  I still have about 6 painkiller pills at home but I'm trying not to take them unless absolutely necessary.  I'm really hoping that the doctor is able to properly assess me and figure out a plan.  Most likely, I'll have to get bloodwork and then a follow-up before any answers are given, but at least I will be on track to finding a diagnosis.