Martyn……we are all here for you. Read this daily nd ask ANYTHING you want. Search the blog on the smallest thing too.
I am a 80 yo female, pain free off prednisone for over a year. I am still on Kevzara biologic at 3 wk intervals. No other supplements. I don’t take meds, and resisted the biologic Kevzara as just another drug. The dr. neglected to explain that Kevzara would help me GET OFF Prednisone.

Things that helped me……
A daily journal of pain level, all meds, exercise and therapy, weather
Rheumatologist you can talk too, PCP too.
Get pain free as fast as you can, prednisone is your savior and don’t run away. Your body needs the relief. It’s a journey. There will come a time when you can taper.
Look into any kind of pt/therapy you can get. I was lucky and put into Aqua PT, (in a jet pool). I have shared the pool exercise with several others in my circle of friends.
I have a trainer who is a Functional Movement Specialist.
A support circle you can scream, yell cry and get just a hug from.

I am sad to say, welcome to this group, we are a great support.