Cat's Claw bark in pretty much any form (bark, powder or tincture) helps arthritis. As does Celery Seeds or Celery Seed pills (made from celery seeds, not pharms!) 1 tsp. of Turmeric a day. 1 tsp. of Cinnamon a day. 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar mixed with the fresh juice of 1 lemon stirred into 1 cup of 100% cranberry juice, once a day. You could also take 1 tbsp. of (raw organic is best) apple cider vinegar 3 times a day either mixed in with water, herbal tea or juice. You only need 2 or 3 tbsps. of an admixture for it. Stir 1 tsp. of cinnamon and 1 tsp. of honey into very warm (not boiling hot) water and knock it back if you can't handle tossing & washing powdered cinnamon on its own.
Eat clean! (LOTS of fresh fruits and raw/lightly steamed vegetables!!) Drink as close to a gallon of water as you can every day. Cut dairy products the FUCK out!! Keep animal products (lean meats and fish) to a minimum (two small servings per day, try to phase out beef & pork) Banish ALL things WHITE: refined white sugar, white flour, white rice, white/plain potatoes, any and all other processed foods. Start gradual and build your strategy, don't try to do it all in one day, you will FAIL!
Exercise. Everyfuckingday. Even if it's just 15 minutes, that's 15 minutes you've got on your side! Become the warrior, attack the assault on your health going on every second of everyday with ALL of your passion, make it a way of life and even get a little angry about it!! After all, righteous anger is healthy.... if you're sweatin' your balls off pumping your heart to some serious cardio!! Start slow, build gradually. No need to have a fucking heart attack or stroke. Make it fun, keep it varied but stay focused and serious. This is your LIFE we're talking about here. And that's with both the diet and the exercise.
If you do all of that (consistently, long-term) and STILL have arthritis problems, then you've really got some serious issues and even medical science is going to stutter in its attempt to help you. Pharmaceutical pain meds may help in the now, but they will make the situation worse, Guaranteed! They only mildly treat the symptoms. They don't go anywhere NEAR the root of the problem.
**** I am not a doctor or health professional. The above is only my opinion based on personal experience and is intended for informational purposes only! What you do with this information is up to YOU. ALWAYS do extensive research before jumping into ANYTHING!!! ****