@bindie
The first goal is to become pain free or very close to it. Prednisone is usually a necessary evil to accomplish this. If 10mg doesn't do that then it's usually increased to 15mg or more. The first goal is to be pain free or very close to it. Pain can cause weakness and instability because that's one of the body's reactions to pain. When movement causes pain, your body tries to stop you from moving.