Ordinary Banana

Should it be? https://www.huxley.net/ 

it would be odd if things like arthritis and neuropathic pain were for our own good morally

Sure, but pain from arthritis is an indication of autoimmune damage happening.

but what can a human DO about the damage? seems like nature has little reason to spare the rod (or even be reasonable)

Well, there is stuff that can be done, but most doctors would probably disagree with my suggestions....

Anyway, I'm not exactly saying not to take drugs if you have arthritis, I'm contesting your statement that most people should be on drugs.

Maybe you're overestimating modern medicine.

oh I agree medicine of all eras including ours is mostly useless as practiced - I have hope for its potential, absent prohibition