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                        Hi Betty,    How are you?  I hope you have been feeling better by now.  I know how frustrating it can be to taper the Prednisone, and then have to go back up on it, because of a bad flare.  I have been stuck on it for over 5 and 1/2 years.  At this time, I really doubt that I'll ever get off of it.    Has your doctor talked to you about trying Methotrexate or Enbrel to help you taper the Prednisone?  I am on both along with 10mg of Prednisone.  If I weren't on these other medicines, I know my dose of Prednisone would have to be much higher.    Let me know how you are doing.  Best wishes, Betty.    Shar