I had the same stiffness and minor aches in the morning before I took my daily dose of prednisone but the pain and stiffness generally stayed away until the next day for me but others here on Connect have mentioned it returning at night. I think some have tried splitting their doses but I never had to do that for relief at night.

@dadcue and others have mentioned alternatives to prednisone that enable them to get off of prednisone and may have some suggestions.