My sister has been experiencing muscle and joint pain. Can anyone help?

HI, it is possible she could have a disease called Wegeners' Granulomatosis. This is how my daughter started out. She needs to see a rheumatologist. Have the doctor do some blood work, especially a blood test called ANCA, also a SED rate. He will know what they are, Check out www.vasculitisfoundation.com. Wegeners is a crazy disease, and can affect any age. It is not menopause. See a rheumatologist. It is very serious disease. Has she ever had sinus problems, nose bleeds, coughing up blood. these are othersymptomss in addition to the ones you listed, Get back to me, I just happened to get on this site by accident but maybe it was meant to be. Sharon