I'm stuck between 12.0 and 12.5 with the taper and feel rotten and also quite depressed I think. My appetite is dwindling after being ravenous for months. I don't know about my blood work done a few weeks ago, because the Rheumatologist has not shared that gem with me and the nurses cannot divulge it. I tapered from 13.75 down to 12.5 and have felt terrible since. Due to drop down to 12.0 next week. Somehow I put my lower back out and the Prednisone is not touching that pain at all. I don't have a GP (he retired). The Rheumatologist is more difficult to reach than the gods. I've not felt depressed until now. In pain, until Prednisone, but not depressed. The fatigue is off the charts. Good thing I only work in the mornings, because I sleep in the afternoons and sleep at night. I could go on...but won't. Hugs to you my friend.