@pmrsuzie I would follow your PCP’s advice. One problem I’ve had, is second-guessing the dosage. Heat and humidity makes me feel so much worse. I told my rheumatologist a month ago that I wanted to taper-off my prednisone completely. I’ve gone from 5 mg. in a month to 0. Hip pain came back, better today. Knuckles are hurting some. A lot of stffness going walking, and going up and down stairs. I think muscle atrophy is a lot of my problem, so trying to keep-up my protein intake, and walking 1 mile a day. All that being said, if 2mg. makes you feel better right now, follow PCP’s advice. Try doing things you enjoy this summer. That will make you feel better mentally, too. Don’t get discouraged. Prayers!