Hi Mickie @njtodctode, It does sound like you may be tapering down too fast. My rheumatologist always told me everyone is different and you have to listen to your body and taper slowly. He also gave me scripts for the 5, 2.5 and 1 mg tablets which made tapering by smaller amounts easier. I only went down by 5 mg at the first taper and then my pain level was around a 1 or 2 when I first got up in the morning before taking the prednisone dose for the day. I only tapered down if my pain level was a 1 or 2 which is subjective for each of us and why I think it helps to keep a daily log so you can compare it day to day.

Some members have mentioned splitting the days dosage into a morning and afternoon/evening which I never did but think it could be helpful depending on your pain level during the day and night.

If 20 mg gave you fast relief and 15 not so much, I might try splitting the difference to see if that brings you relief at 17.5. I would definitely keep a daily log so that you can compare which can be difficult if you are constantly in pain. Slow wins the game when you are tapering down on prednisone.

Psst...I might also have a chat with my doctor on a tapering plan based on how I feel and not a timeline to get off of prednisone. The whole reason for prednisone is to address the pain. Hoping you have a pain free day!