At 16 mg. pretty good. Right hand stiffens up a bit. Morning pain is manageable. Maybe you need a higher dose of Prednisone? Tapering down to 15 mg starting again today. At 15 mg a few weeks ago, back, neck and shoulder pain resurfaced. So I shall try again. Are you taking any X-tra Strength Tylenol to help with the pain? After I started on Prednisone 40 mg in January, there was no pain. So sorry you're on the roller coaster ride.