I called my dad today and he said he was absent at work since Friday because of his arthritis. He was advised by his doctor to stay at home and rest. He was given some medications to ease the pain and control the inflammation. But aside from his regular meds, dad is also taking a joint supplements pill everyday to protect joint cartilage cells from breaking down. Poor dad. I hope he would feel better soon so he can go back to work and can do the things he wanted to do without feeling any pain.