I have had good results from prednisone in managing the joint pain & stiffness but muscle soreness continues, especially around the neck & shoulders even though blood tests confirm reduced inflammation. Now down to only 4.5 mg daily (after 25 mg daily at the start of treatment) and tapering slowly - now a year since first diagnosed. Glad to hear you’ve got to 1.5 and that .25 reduction was effective. That gives me hope that I can continue to reduce the dose without return of major symptoms.