@stonewheel
Thanks for this, Randy! I too find that powering through the pain, no matter how bad, makes me feel better. The workouts are essential to my physical and psychological well-being. My workouts, like yours, are 2-3 hours. As I said, cardio, stretching, lifting, core work. Lots of water, too, of course.

A sauna after the workout seems to do worlds of good.

It's interesting how, when I was pre-prednisone, I simply couldn't get swole/pumped. Now that (pleasant) experience has come back.

One last thing I've taken up: I go to epsom salt immersion baths 1 to 2 times per month. Really seems to help, though the effects only last a day or a day and a half.

Thanks again! I really appreciate your comments and input.

Best to you!
Michael