Please take a look at the baking soda study referenced above (1/4 teaspoon a day for two weeks made the spleen encourage Treg cells that subdued all sorts of inflammation).
Of course, lower Omega-6 fats, increase Omega-3 fats, take vitamin D3, and antioxidants to further reduce inflammatory responses. There are other things to do the same, as well.
I have to believe there are ways to help turn this around, Metmom.
Bkmk