Prednisone is a steroid. It will make you put on weight. I'd get a second opinion. How about trying a Homeopathic Doctor. They can find something natural that won't hurt your other organs and will help with your arthritis.

If the CONS outweigh the PROS in taking Prednisone, then I say it's not worth it. But that's only MO.

Please keep us posted!! And feel better!!