I am still on prednisone. Started at 20 mg. I am now at 3 mg and tapering 1 mg every 2 months. I was curious when reading comments how it seems many people have been pain free on treatment. That has never been the case for me. My rheumatologist is guided by my chemistries as opposed to subjective report of experience. My pain has always been between 4 and 7 with much at upper end. I cannot take tylenol, or advil kinds of drugs. I will say the higher range of pain is diminishing. Perhaps I misinterpreted the other comments re pain. Thx for your feedback.