Try MSM. It comes in a crystalline form and you can add it to orange juice or tea or even just water. It takes a couple of weeks to kick in, but once it does, you'll be amazed at how well it does. There are several places you can get it online. Also, next time you go to a quilt show, check the vendors to see if the guy from Salt Lake City is there. He also has a gel to rub on, which is ok, but not as effective as the crystals. It works better than any of the other gels I've tried. Another plus about MSM is that it won't harm your kidneys and/or liver, and it doesn't have the bad effects that prednisone has. Prednisone is bad news.