Xrays and blood
work do not point to rheumatoid or osteo arthritis. As a side note, I experienced similar joint pain (and heart palpitations )when I was pregnant and went away after delivery which makes me beleive that this joint pain is hormonal. I have also been experiencing other perimenopausal symptoms, difficulty sleeping, night sweats, occasional heart palpitations, vaginal dryness, mood swings and depression.