I am 54 years old, overweight, and have osteoarthritis in my fingers, knees, feet, hips, and spine. I have been on numerous NSAIDS, narcotics, topicals, etc. with only short term relief (I refuse joint injections). This is greatly effecting my everyday life. The only thing I have found to help the all over pain is prednisone. I understand it has side effects but I can be active and feel good on it. Is there anything like prednisone but safer?