Deborah, good info. I use a short course of prednisone, tapering dose, for maximum time 6 weeks only when absolutely necessary for periods of painful inflammation flare.
For me, prednisone has side effects that are extremely detrimental to other conditions I have. So, it's a balancing act.

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I have a battery powered jar opener that works great. I no longer am able to open any kind of jars and bottles. I also got an opener for water bottles. I keep one for water bottles in the house and one for my pocketbook. I can’t use the grip circles anymore. They are useless for me.

GmaFoley I have Osteopenia too. I was told about a somewhat new device that is supposed to help with it. Its called a Vibration Plate and all you do is stand, or sit, or even just put your feet on it and it helps with a lot of issues. Neuropathy, lymph node drainage, Osteopenia. Anyway, I did purchase one of the inexpensive models and mine has a waist high handle bar so I can steady myself. I stand on it 5 minutes twice a day! I just thought I'd mention it to you. I actually am enjoying using mine! I do it everyday!

Yes everything works different for everyone. Prednisone doesn't work for me anymore. The methylprednisolone does for a flare.

Amen. Hospitals are full of sick people.