thanks -- Dr has ordered a uric acid level -- I have had VERY infrequent episodes of gout -- this is not like what I had in the past. So difficult to sort out the varying symptoms that do come and go. As long as I am able to be OK I would prefer not increasing the Prednisone as I would have to begin decreasing again...... The stiffness in my fingers began 3 days post flu vaccine -- then it was only slight stiffness and I was able to use my hands. The INCREASED stiffness in the fingers was rather sudden -- now 3 months following
the vaccine. I will try the liquid tumeric -- is it available in a pharmacy or health food store?