Well....I stayed on the steroids for over a year tapering down but after that the pain is still there pretty much 24/7. The unfortunate part is I don't want to be on steroids the rest of my life. Now at the 68 year mark, I have tried naturopathy docs, juicing and now am trying Lifewave patches. Not sure if they are helping but do some research on your own. Heck no matter if it does not work, it certainly will not hurt! Good luck....best, Shalleen