So it sounds like you're using it as a pain killer, not necessarily an anti-inflammatory?
Both
Look up tart black cherry juice as well. I'm going to be ordering some shortly once I remember the name of the sugarless concentrate. It came with a pump bottle and one squirting in glass simply ad water. It worked excellent, I got the tip from my f-i-l.
When we moved I forgot about it, my wife just mentioned it and how well it worked for me along with a healthy diet it's noticeable relief