I find it so helpful and interesting to read about the variety of experiences that people are having with PMR. As I reduce my prednisone, I do it by 1/2 mg at a time. For me, slow is the way. I have, both 5 and 1 mg tablets to make it easy. I receive 2 Prolia injections a year to maintain and even improve my bone condition . My Doctor requests a bone density test every year so we can watch that carefully. I wish I could reduce my prednisone much quicker and get off this medication but that doesn’t seem to be the way of PMR. I have learned to be patient with this procedure. By the way I am 84.