Thanks unhappyguy! I had not heard that depression causes inflammation. I have various inflammation issues regularly, and they always heal so slowly. I know depression doesn't help your physical health. I am stretching MUCh more these days and just trying to get into a walking routine. As for the cause I think it was overuse due to being to aggressive in starting a walking program. And yes, I am on Alleve right now. I have had other stronger N-Said's in the past but just the alleve right now. I'm coming to accept this new reality for me, but it really sucks!