It’s been 2 1/2 years for me and this is my second time tapering. I’m down to 1mg and unfortunately I’m having pain again. The pain is in my shoulders and hand. In the beginning I had it in my hips too. I am tired all the time. I walk a lot and push myself to get in 20 miles a week and ignore the fatigue. I get home by 3 and nap. I’m convinced this condition causes the fatigue but unless my blood tests show my sed rate and crp are elevated, I am not going back on these steroids. This is a nightmare condition. I am already treating my bones with Reclas infusions. Hope you feel better.