Donna
Adele, you are so very correct in reference to how fast we should lower the prednisone. My Rheumatologist will not allow more than 1/2mg every 3-4 weeks. I also have had the disease for nearly 5 years. I was at 2.5 every other day for 2 months and WHAM, a huge relapse so severe it was unbelievable. Worst I've EVER had. Back on 15 per day for awhile. What a relief. The people who fight the Prednisone and can't figure out why they are in so much pain aren't gaining anything. Go with the meds, try everything to relax and rest your body and it will go away one day, almost as fast as it arrived. (in my case, overnight). Take care, Donna