Your probably still on Prednisone? I didnt read through all the threads. My take is if your on Steroids still then you have a very high risk of adrenal failure. Depends on how long you have been on. The adrenal startup when you taper is causing the increased pain. They probably are trying to zap your immune system into not over reacting to get you off the prednisone. These drugs might be better at RA as well. You can probably taper these back as soon as you get off prednisone. That should be your goal. If your not on prednisone then I am not sure either. Yes. 3 months to get an appointment and 10 min if your lucky.