Hi Dana, I just read your post. I've worked with people who have arthritis, but 
I've never heard the term "Reactive arthritis". What is meant by that? Black 
cherry juice(get concentrate in health food stores)has been helpful in reducing 
uric acid levels in people with gout(along with dietary changes that emphasize 
eating more fruit and vegetables, and far less of meat, and dairy). Is your 
husband's arthritis inflammatory like rheumatoid arthritis? Tell more about it 
and I might be able to give you some ideas that could help. Susan E.