Hi there! I am also new here...I am your age and have been having the same problems you describe, except some of my symptoms go back 15-16 years! I have very similar hip pain, stiff hands and the backs of my wrists HURT. My Dr just ran a series of tests -- B12 & vitamin D levels, checked for thyroid, and ANA levels, as well as checking my liver & kidney functioning. She just referred me to a rheumatologist for further evaluaiton after my ANA test came back positive and all other tests were normal except my ultra low D levels (8 instead of 30-60). She thinks I may have fibromyalgia or an autoimmune illness. Ask your dr to check for same kinds of things! Mirena wouldn't cause the symptoms, but fibromyalgia might! Best of luck to you!
Yes, I am also thinking fibromyalgia. Generally, the thing that helps w/ fibro is good sleep. A friend of mine takes benadryl, but my dr. said he was not a big fan of benadryl, so I take a prescription that helps me sleep.
The vit D, B12, thyroid and autoimmune work-up is highly suggested.
Some things that can trigger fibromyalgia is stress, lack of sleep and sugar.