Hello looperdolly: First, I wish you all the best with your journey toward better health. Too, I encourage you to work closely with your doctors to make sure you are progressing safely as you and your doctors work to help you decrease and cease with your medication.

I was diagnosed with 4th stage sarcoidosis in 1977. My doctor had me take Prednisone for 9 years; during that period, he eventually lowered the dosage over time until he permitted me in 1986 to cease taking the Prednisone. I am now in remission and have been off Prednisone for the past 35 years; my doctor did not require any further testing, etc., and I have not been diagnosed with any complications related to Sarcoidosis.