I think that your nasty rheumy has moved here to Minnesota. Ha. same situation. I have been on for 8 years becasue of PMR and am fine actually at 2mg. with tylenol added for osteoarthritis... She told me PMR only lasts 1 year EMPHATICALLY and dismissively and that I just needed to taper and perhaps take sulfasalazine *anyone on that?).. which seems to be for Crohns disease and RA neither of which I have. I will not see her again. When I drop below 2mg. which I did for 2 months stayed at 1.5 just to OBEY her.. I was in terrible pain and did not exercise and slept a lot and was miserable. when I am at 2mg. (I went up to 4 and tapered quickly back to 2) I feel ok and walk 3 miles a day and do yoga 2 x a week and beginner tap dance. Surely having the exercise and the happiness is more beneficial than 2 mg of Prednisone__??? sorry this is so long. any thoughts? thanks.