hey mr devious, Are you familiar with the Life Extension Foundation ? Life Extension Foundation - Highest Quality Vitamins And Supplements you might find their website of interest. They have a really great article on the supplement SAM-e and it's benefits for healing the liver and over all function. Le Magazine, June 1997 - Report: Same Part 3: The Liver Super-Nutrient I take the stuff myself for mood but it really is remarkable how much healthier I just feel over all while taking it. It is also being looked into for its anti cancerous benefits/arthritis and joint benefits. Overall good stuff. Wish ya luck figuring out the root of the pain.