I have shcoking knuckle pain in the mornings too, it does feel like what I imagine arthritis would be like, by the end of the day they arn't so bad but then seize up again overnight. Luckily haven't had any swelling anywhere yet (knockwood) but i get shocking cramps in my calves a night and i have to leap out of bed and stop myself from screaming. Luckily hubby hasn't woken up to see me doing this or he would freak out and think i was in labour He already jumps when i make the slightest ouchy noise, bless him.