1 I've been working on a databse that I can use for myself that will allow me to track things like high blood pressure, blood sugar, mediations, exercise, meals and foods. Answer.  My professor said that the reason the RDA is doubled is because vitamin supplement manufactures lobbied to keep it high.
The medications used to treat arthritis vary depending on the type of arthritis. Commonly used arthritis medications include: Analgesics. These medications help reduce pain, but have no effect on inflammation. Examples include acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), tramadol (Ultram, Ultracet, others) and narcotics containing oxycodone (Percocet, Oxycontin, others) or hydrocodone (Norco, Vicoprofen, others).
Joint inflammation Treatment. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis or inflammation of the joints. There are drugs which can reduce inflammation in the joints and can relieve pain and also prevent or slow joint damage. Physical and occupational therapy can help to protect the joints.