Welcome back, @captainkenny. Like @johnbishop said, Connect is a place for patients to connect and share experiences. So states the disclaimer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/disclaimer/

“All information shared by members on the Mayo Clinic Connect, such as messages, images, advice, URLs, and any other material, is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the community.”

Having said that Connect clearly demonstrates the value of connecting with other patients to find you’re not alone, help problem-solve, learn new coping strategies, find trusted health resources, recommend care providers and so much more. Glad to have you contribute to the meaningful exchange.

How incredible that prednisone helped alleviate your pain within hours. Is the goal to maintain control of the pain with continued use of prednisone or is the hope to be able to reduce the dosage further and even discontinue using it?

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