Prednisone
"I work at farmers markets 6 days a week and have for many years been a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis. More recently I have had major attacks of gouty arthritis. The pain from these attacks can be excruciating.
I tried all the painkillers under the sun. Being on Coumadin as a blood thinner I have to be careful what medicines I take.
I had a major attack this week and tried the usual NSAIDs off the shelf with no relief. I rang my doctor and he prescribed Prednisone (he has consulted me in the practice 
in the last week).

The results have been amazing. I took my first days dose (4 tablets) and the pain subsided within less than two hours to the level that I could actually walk!

My joints are now less swollen and painful and I am so thankful for Prednisone."