Yes, that is a problem ... isn't it? My doctors were quite good and very knowledgeable. However, my doctors didn't have that many answers for solving the problem with tapering off prednisone in a reasonable amount of time.

Everything came together and I manged to accomplish the feat. My rheumatologist wanted me to try a biologic that helped with PMR.

My endocrinologist let me know when it "might be safe" to taper off prednisone when my cortisol level seemed "adequate." However, my endocrinolgist wasn't certain of anything and said for me to take prednisone again for any reason if I "felt the need."