thanks shaney and nanny,
Problem is, apart from the other problems, is asthma. some pain killers do bring on an attack,of that there is no doubt in my mind, and once was taken by ambulance in the middle of the night when i took some "doctor prescribed" pain killers, then was given steroids to counteract the pain killers!!
so nsaids are a worry.
I do seem to think that probably prednisolone is safest in the short term, have some relief for a month, stop taking it then hope for the best for a while.
My mother is 91, walks to the shops every day,never had a days illness in her life, has perfect sight and hearing, and complains when she gets a cold and says " don't get old, its horrible" bit late for that, i'm afraid!! my mis- spent youth is having its toll.