Hi Kelly . I have joint pain too. It stinks . I take Lorcet ( a traditional pain med) and it really helps. My worst area is my hips. My neuro believe it's caused because of my gait which makes complete sense since no other cause can be found. The neuropathic pain meds don't help because it isn't neuropathic pain . Since we have MS, would hope the the neuros wouldn't believe we are just looking to get a scrip for strong pain meds for fun. I know, I know....that's wishful thinking, huh? I hope the Trazodone I helping. I can't stand the cotton mouth feeling either! I keep a glass of water by my bed at night . I hope you're getting some sleep .