Thanks John. I did read the discussions about how others dealt with tapering. It seems to vary according to the individual. I guess my confusion is about how much discomfort is worth taking less pred. because of the long term side effects. I'm on 7.5 now but have pain until the afternoon. Should I go up to 10 if it eliminates all pain? Of course the test numbers need to be acceptable. I will have this conversation with my rheumatologist in a few weeks.
Activity wise I am used to doing a lot of physical things; exercising, hiking, working around the house and riding. Very hard to not do those things. I am also trying to heal a hamstring strain from a dirt bike fall. I cannot see giving them up.