Lisa,
Initially I was treated for asthma; I had to use the rescue inhalers, etc.
Prednisone was introduced for Asthma, but i was diagnosed with COP (cognitive Organized Pneumonia),.The prednisone became necessary to control the white cells and granular modulus forming on my lower lobes of my lungs. 10 MGs was my standard for the past seven years; the result was the osteoporosis.
In the las month I have been weaned from 10 to 8, Continuing blood tests have been necessary to watch the CRP (inflammatory levels). I have had signifying spikes up to 40 on the CRP with corresponding dosing of prednisone.
In some emergency situations (internal bleeding) the dosage went to 40MG.
I was on Reclast for four years, and now on Prolia.
My hope is that I can continue to reduce teg level of prednisone.
(I have three compression fractures of my vertebrae).
Best,

John