Datok,
I developed rheumatism in my mid fifties.
Took england, china and herbal medan medicine also no effect binya. Then, I met the kongfu master at jonker street in melaka. He advised me to do 500 squats every morning. After I did that for 3 mths, the rest, as they say is history.... I was cured.
Down side is my thighs like rhino size binya !!:(