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have pmr being treated at Johns Hopkins.Have been on Prednisone two years. Started 20 mg, been on 6mg for mos. now goiing down to 5mg, for l mo. then 4mg. and staying until I go back in Nov. Dropped from 20 mg by going two mos. at a time to 1 mg. lower until I reached 6mg. Tomorrow will start 5mg.for 1 mo. Weaning me off of prednisone very slowly last few mgs. Any questions would be happy to answer if I can. Prednisone caused me to gain 23 lbs. I am losing weight now have lost 6 lbs. and will continue with decress in doseage. Take Calcium & vitiam D to prevent osteoperosis )spell.) Go to physical therapy twice a week and exercise daily to keep muscles as strong as possible. Hope this