Some things that help me feel better

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I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after I had Rheumatic Fever when I was a kid. I had swollen joints and a lot of leg pain. The doctors told my mother to give me aspirin (this was in the late fifties) and said I'd be in a wheelchair by the time I was in my 20's. I'm not. I'm 55 and except for some joint pain and stiffness in my hands, I hardly have any trouble with arthritis. For years, I've taken glucosamine and chondroiton, extra Vitamin C, D and E, turmeric, milk thistle and I eat sardines in mustard sauce at least three times a week. Both fish oil and mustard are supposed to be good for arthritis. I ran out of turmeric a while ago and didn't get any for a few days and I noticed that my hands and one of my knees began to ache, so I'm thinking the turmeric really helps. I also drink unsweetened cranberry juice everyday. Maybe that helps too. Anyone else use any of the supplements I use?