Thanks so much for replying. I tapered down to 1mg. prednisone. Have felt absolutely terrible, So weak and tired. My rheumatologist wanted me to try infusions of (I guess is a biologic) called Symboni. My ins probably won't cover Actemra. After two infusions I can't tell any difference. Maybe worse. They say to wait and I have tried to. Now she wants me to go up to 3 mg of prednisone before I see her In Sept. My whole body ached and I have been miserable and ready to give up completely. I should add my primary thinks I have PMR. My rheumatologist insists I have RA. I know it is hard to diagnose. I had thought my cortisol would have kicked in at such a small amount of prednisone.