I was on multiple Rx medicines for arthritis, diabetes, cancer, depression, etc. and had severe varicose vein pain/problems.  I started taking N-Acetyl L-Cyseine, 5-HTP, Diosmin with Hesperdin (cures varicose veins), Evening Primrose Oil - cures severe rough, itchy skin, fish oil with MSM which have nearly eliminated arthritis pain.  I also take a quality fish oil.  Alpha Lipoic Acid has eliminated severe nerve pain, Milk Thistle seems to have cured liver pain and 6grams a day and then once a week of Inositol has been a miracle general tonic.  I also take Ceylon Cinnamon - all other types of cinnamon can cause liver problems, ginger, curry and unsweetened chocolate.  I am 90% Vegan and 99.9% no red meat or nitrates.  As a result of the above I am no longer taking any prescription medicines, am stronger than I was 15-years ago and nearly pain free.