I think Brother Lon best worded it! I feel the same way. I dont understand why your doctor said that. When I visit my rheumy I have to fill out a form asking how I feel and how long my MORNING stiffness lasts...hours/minutes. Along with a bunch of other questions.

I must say morning is worst for me, then I pull myself up by the boot straps...then noon till about 4 I shuffle along...then start spiraling downwards from that point on...

Hope this helps...buggy