I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica about 7 years ago and was given Predinsone as treatment. I have taken 3 mg. daily for 7 years and am trying to get off it. My body aches all over. Should I continue with my medication or continue to get off of it and hurt all over. I am an active 85 year old woman. rb
Prednisone is one of the anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  One of them is Polyhymnia thematic where there will be autoimmune inflammation in your muscles. So this tablet is really needed for prevention of this. At the same time due to long term use there Are lot many side effects also like early osteoporosis, thin skin, visual problem, memory loss, body pain, nausea, weakness of muscles, increase sugar level.etc. Now to answer your question if you want to stop this then take suggestion from your euro and reduce dosage very gradually at the same time take any simple alternative tablet with good omega 3 diet. Here omega 3 also have anti-inflammatory effect so that it will protect you from Polyhymnia thematic. Take care.