Thanks you for all your insights, Gardenarian. Very helpful! Were you actually diagnosed with anything? I am pretty sure mine is all about the muscles, probably not anything structural per say. I do know from years ago that there was some arthritis found but I assume that is normal for an aging female who was a former athlete.
I realize it is going to be a long haul to get to the bottom of this. I really wish it was more convenient to get to a gym but I live 25 miles from Santa Fe. There is one I have gone to, but it is difficult to fit into my schedule, but I am going to do my best to get there at least once or twice a week when I go town to run errands.