I am distressed that we continue to advocate for drugs that clearly have harmful side effects.  Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) are a natural anti-inflammatory whose only side effects are good ones.  Unfortunately, many people who take fish oil are not reaping the benefits because they take insufficient quantitiews or consume oils in a difficult to absorb form.  Take at least 3 grams of absorbable Omega 3s daily and you will see a dramatic anti-inflammatory impact in just two weeks.  Remember, these are not pain relievers that work quickly.  They need to build up in your system.  To make sure you are getting an oil in the most absorbable form, try a liquid product.  They are always presented in the triglyceride form which is more easily absorbed.