I will probably never recover from the effects of the prednisone in my treatment. It did bring remission of the GCA. The worst is the ongoing, not healing, full rupture of my left Achilles tendon with its accompanying plantar fasciitis. It also contributed to weakness in my legs that requires me to walk with a walker at all times. In addition, prednisone activated severe osteoarthritis pain throughout my body. Some of it has lessened but not all. It also left me with glaucoma in both eyes that is controlled with daily medication. I control the pain with two opioid medications.and continual physical therapy. I am presently undergoing laser treatment for the pain associated with the plantar fasciitis. All of this started before I began Actemra. No more prednisone!