I am 52 years old. After taking control pills for 30 years (two pregnancies during) I stopped the pill in May 2013. Three weeks later I had very bad wrist pain, followed a few weeks later by elbow, finger, achilles tendon and foot pain. I have optimal calcium and Vitamin D levels, and my bone density is excellent. I have been tested for RA, Lyme, Lupus (all negative), and my thyroid levels are normal also. I am very athletic, not overweight and this all came on rather abruptly. Three years ago I tried to go off the pill and had similar symptoms. My gyn put me back on the pill and my symptoms resolved. I am wondering if my hormones are causing my pains??? My gyn does not want me on the pill anymore.