You're welcome! I know you mentioned GI symptoms specifically, but if you're curious to hear about more experiences about prednisone, you may want to check out the Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) support group on Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr/

Prednisone is a first-line treatment for PMR, so pretty much everyone in the group has taken, or is taking prednisone long-term, and it's a very active and supportive group. I'm sure they'd be happy to help, and there are some threads specifically about prednisone, side effects, and tapering that might help you with your decision.

Wishing you all the best!