Hi Terri, I was diagnosed in Dec 2024 and started out at 10mg prednisone. I am tapering 1 mg every four weeks. I have some pain but so far not unbearable. I’m almost ready to reduce another 1 mg and just keeping my fingers crossed. Trying to stick with anti inflammatory diet and daily walks. By the way, my PCP is months out for appointments so I was seen by her assistant who diagnosed me and wrote the prescription. My PCP was given the info and sent me a brief email with no further info. Seems this is the state of healthcare these days. Good luck..I’m in Portland!