dear, thanks for consulting, here r some domestic remedies which are very much helpful and free of side effects- 1) METHI powder- 1 tablespoon daily after breakfast 2) garlic - 5 gram sunthi-5 gram Nirgundi- 5 gram make decoction of these three in 500 ml of water till it approx 125 ml of liquid is left , take this twice a day empty stomach 3) TERPENINE OIL MASSAGE 4) HOT water+ salt- fomentation of the affected part REGIMEN INDICATIONS( PATHYA) steam bath, fresh hot and easily digestable diet, carrot, methi leaves , green vegetables, garlic, onion, karela, ginger, sunthi, buttermilk, tulsi, curry leaves, black pepper, hot water as drinks and bath are always usefull, along with exercise and yoga CONTRAINDICATION CURD, COLD WATER ,MILK,URAD-DAL, SUPPRESION OF NATURAL URGES LIKE MICTURITION,FLATUS, brinjal,kaddu , ice cream, unnecessary anxiety, over eating, excess intake of sweets, ghee ,rice, fish ,these all should be avoided till proper improvement. PREVENTIVE ASPECTS 1. USE OF HOT WATER AFTER MEAL AS DRINK AND AS BATH WHILE LIVING IN HUMID ATMOSPHERE 2. BALANCED DIET HELPS TO PREVENT ARTHRITIS which occurs due to VATA DOSHA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA.... U CAN come back to me after following this a month. good luck dear...i wil be happy to help u again. thanks