You could also try adjusting your diet. Gluten is also said to cause inflammation of joints. Research...theres not a lot of it yet...is inconclusive. But it might be worth trying removing wheat from your diet.
Ummmm, my balance is fine. I suffer from osteoarthritis and I'm seeing a consultant next week regarding a hip replacement.
I'm after pain relief for the rest of my joints.
My mums neighbour is an anaesthetist/pain specialist and she recommends it in conjunction with ginger. look for Curcumin and zinaxin as the purified forms. I use a combination of those with glucosamine, chondroitin and salmon oil and I think it has helped.
I make a drink of grated ginger and turmeric in boiled every morning and I've been feeling very well, my public health nurse suggested it to me almost 2 years ago and I've noticed I have reduced my pain meds a good bit over that time