 [ Symptoms ] how can i tell if i am pregnant or starting menopause i am 1 month shy of 50 years old but my peiod is very light more like spotting i do not have any other signs of either pregnancy or menopause like tenderness or hot flashes or mood swings we had sex around day 9 of my cycle i started spotting on the day i was to start my period i have never been pregnant so i have no prior knowledge should wait a few more days or should i get a pregnacy test [ Disease ] symptoms include pain and swelling in the hands wrists elbows shoulders knees ankles feet and spine morning stiffness and fatigue similar to that of rheumatoid arthritis inflammatory arthritis psoriatic arthritis can also cause inflammation in other areas of the body including the eyes heart lungs and kidneys