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                        I am 67 years old. Very active. was diagnoised in Aug. 2000 with this disease.  Was put on 20 mg of prednisone, I am now down to 5 mg. Everytime I think I'm getting  off the prednisone, my pain comes back. Has anyone out there been able to get off the medication without pain.  Please E-mail me at BC@ERIECOAST.COM.