I returned the other day from Acadia National Park. For many years my wife and I have climbed one or more of the mountains in the park, but this year, thanks to PMR, I could manage only a couple of level trails. It is hard to come to grips with our diminished abilities. BUT it is important to stay active or else we lose all muscle tone and have trouble navigating the world. So gradually I got back to lifting my 15-lb dumbells and I am even splitting wood again, but slowly and not pushing too hard. PT can be really helpful.
Earlier I was very stiff and sore in the morning. However, splitting my dose and taking 5mg of prednisone at 1-2 AM gave me mornings free of pain.