I have had a few episodes since dealing with thyroid cancer and the subsequent surgery and radioactive therapies. What I have found helps reduce the inflammation and pain or eliminate them altogether are: fresh celery, celery seed, fresh cherries and juice (not as effective), tart cherry capsules (much better results) and turmeric. I also take a capsule by Solaray called Total Cleanse which includes several natural things which keeps the symptoms at bay for the most part. Hope this helps.