I'va encounter the same kind of problem some years ago and I tried some different alternatives.I didn't want to take some medicine of some non-natural products and my doctor reffered me to mandarin skin +. It's a supplement made with orange peals and it's totally natural. It really helped me with the pain and I feel better since. I know they sell the product in some drug store but I buy mine directly on their website you should try it! Hope it helps you