Hi Mab,
How about a multi-vitamin/mineral tablet (such as centrum) and say 500mg calcium citrate before going to bed? I do that when Iam I don't get sun(vit D) or drink milk(calcium etc.,).
I blv immune system dissolves bone to make necessary minerals 'cause we don't eat enough, poor absorption due to vit D deficiency.
Hope you get outof the flare quickly.
Rgds.,
Krishna