gouty arthritis
"Prednisone is excellent for killing gout inflammation and pain.  I have tried colchicine and had no relief, but prednisone works within hours.  One or two doses is usually enough if taken at first sign of pain.  The only side effect is it sends sugar readings high for a day or perhaps two if you need to continue taking it.  After a few days it brings the sugar readings down quite low.  For me its great - use it."