I have several symptoms - first of all my blood pressure is extremely high although I take medication (40mg Nadolol) for it.. This morning it was at 143/93. I am feeling extremely exhausted and my whole body seems to be in pain....all my joints are hurting. I also put on 20 pounds in the last six months and I have been trying to exercise it off but it s hard because my legs and hips are hurting all the time. I am age 59, work full-time and normally can handle an hour at the gym at least 3 times a week but lately, I am doing everything I can to push myself but my legs and hips are hurting even more now. Even at 179-180, I was feeling ok but I am not over 200 pounds and I m only 5 1....I am really feeling it...but am concerned because I eat all the right things, vegetables, fruits, etc. lots of water, vitamins, and normally I am able to drop weight in about 3-4 weeks but this time, I am actually gaining and not sure why...please help.