Yes, I agree about magnesium either through Epsom Salts, or transdermally in spray form. If you can't tolerate bathing in anything "harsh", you could try putting the salts in a foot bath. So long as it gets into your system transdermally, that's the important thing as it's most effective that way and is also bypassing the gut which is always better. However, I can't recommend curcumin highly enough. There is an excellent brand called East Meets West from H&B. Again, in liquid form which is the most beneficial. Good luck!