Eh, weather, stress, insomnia, other unknown causes generally lead to this situation. The pain never really stops….but during these times it flares up much worse. It usually settles back down in a week or two…..usually lol. About once a year a flare up is bad enough that it leaves lasting damage to one or a few joints, so I’ve learned to take it easy and not push it too much during these periods.
man….hopefully your aunt is alright, buddy. Long time to be in an ER…