I was diagnosed with this in 2011. It's important to find a dr. you trust and it appears you have with Dr. Sullivan. I've been her patient for about 2 yrs now. Everyone's case is different as are the responses to medications. You'll need to be your own self advocate and educate yourself as much as possible. There are support sites on Facebook that are very good. In the beginning I'd freak out over information I read on Dr.Internet so had to quit that. Every medication has "potential" side effects so put that all aside if you can. There is a support group that meets in T.V. but only during the Fall/Winter/Spring season and not during the summer. I think it's run by snow-birds. I've gone a couple of times but for me personally, it wasn't all that helpful. It met in one of the rec centers near Spanish Springs.

Everyone is different. One remedy make work for some and not others. See a good rheumatoid doctor. If that doesn't work, see another doctor like a functional medicine doctor. Do your own research on the internet. Anti-inflammatory medicine may help. Physical therapy and/or exercise may help. Diet may help. I stumbled upon a recommendation for collagen peptide supplements (joint type II and maybe X) which have helped me immensely. Good luck!

Thank you as I too have been put on the Prednisone 10mg daily and I too find it a miracle that has FINALLY stopped the pain. Thank you for your response as she has also put me on another medication but said it would be at least 2 months until it started working and then hopefully will discontinue Prednisone/