Marcia Saul
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        In my opinion, I am back to living a fairly normal life and yes, I do still have pain.  But, I can live with it!  When I learn about all the life threatening diseases that my friends are diagnosed with lately, I am thankful for mine!  Would you like to write to me at Msaul9631@aol.com?  The most significant help I can pass on is to exercise!  Water aerobic (fairly vigorous) makes SUCH a difference.  I am still on 15 mg of prednisone, but have come down from 30 mg. so I am optimistic.  Good luck to you!