Prednisone activates my atrial fibrillation unfortunately. I have lupus, probable scleroderma, spina fractures, cervical stenosis/myelopathy, neuropathy etc. etc. and it sure would help to take it short term. When I was in the hospital with COVID the doctor said "I don't know how to treat year m'aam." Great!

That said, I have a friend who feels great on it, loves it, and seems to take it all the time- without talking to her doctor a lot of those times. Aside from other effects, I worry about her bones. Her arthritis is really bad (erosive). I suggested she talk to the MD about maybe taking a low dose- 5mg? 3mg? Has that helped any of you long term?