I have been on Prednisone since March . I started at 20 mg for a week . I went to 15 mg for 30 days, then 12 1/2 mg for 30 days, 10 mg for 30 days, 9 mg 30 days, 8, 7, 6, and tomorrow 5 mg for 30 days until I get to one mg. It has been so successful and a struggle with side effects. I couldn’t walk or get out of bed for 4 days. I am getting better each month. A few aches I get but can handle it. I also have Polycythemia Vera which doesn’t help but I manage and still have my phlebotomy regularly. Hold on and be patient. I walk every day and it’s a great feeling. I am 82 .you will get there ..,.