I had to do the same thing. So glad you have had such good results with Prednisone. It really is a wonder drug. I am trying to taper down now with some back and forth, but I want to have a somewhat normal life, so if I have to take a low dose for a while, that's okay with me. Luckily, I sleep like a baby and for the first time in my life take naps during the day. I would say that this illness saps your energy levels somewhat, but I am of the "could be worse" school!