I started at 10, suggested for one week, then to 5mgs. However, after 4 days I got an eye infection and attributed it to the prednisone impacting my immune system and called the doctor. He reduced me to 5 mgs then, I think I messed up and should have stayed on 10 mgs longer. Was on 5 for a while, months probably. Then I started tapering and got to 1 & 1/2 mgs. A stomach virus caused a flair and back to 5. Now I am on 3mgs. I think I am the problem and I never stayed on 10 mgs long enough. I am so concerned about diabetes and bone loss that I can't stand to take high doses. Help!!