jds2123 Are you planning on tapering down off the prednisone soon? This is something that I hope would be a goal since prednisone has such a long list of side effects. I was diagnosed with PMR as a direct result of an adverse reaction to a drug so I am now overly cautious about wanting to go on any drug - including prednisone.
I am just now titrating down - and it is a very slow process but to date I have not had to reverse direction. I use Tylenol to help with pain as needed. At one time I was taking 3000mg of Tylenol, now it is about half that. Prednisone is playing with my immune system, fluid retention, weight gain, calcium, thyroid, sleep and many, many more side effects - I personally want off it ASAP. My PCP identifies prednisone as a high-risk drug - sometimes necessary but still high risk. I would agree.
I wish you success on your journey - it will need patience - which I often times fall short on. I always want to fast forward to the ending.