Just diagnosed. Sick 4 months, March 13 to be exact. I am 76. Rheumatologist confirmed with SED rate of 48 and typical pains and where they are. I am on day 5 of 10 mg prednisone. I had a Dexascan to assess baseline condition of my bones to follow any changes and concerns on osteoporosis. My question. I was 80% improved after 1st prednisone does...and can do things I haven't in months, like wash up some dishes, reach into fridge, put away some groceries, make a salad. Amazing. What is worrying me is that I had to lay on the very hard surface of the Dexa machine for 15 minutes yesterday. I CANNOT lay on my back, period but had to. And still! All evening the usual muscles of back and shoulders and next a mess. I took Tylenol to no avail. Can just this 15 minutes have escalated my pain? I wonder if I should take more (with MD permission of course) or just see what happens. Thank you! Sharon S