http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34195 MY FATHER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TEMPORAL ARTHRITIS. HE HAS BEEN ON PREDNISONE FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS NOW, STARTING FROM 80MG/DAY. HE HAS TAPERED DOWN TO 40 MG/DAY,,BUT TH SIDE EFFECTS ARE STARTING TO BECOME UNBEARABLE. WATER RETENTION,,SWELLING, MUSCLE PAIN,,WEA Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:21:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34195?item=12398 I am 86 ans also diagnosed with temporal arthritis (Horton's Disease ) BUT THE DIAGNOSE WAS NOT CONFIRMED BY AN BYOPSIE, which is the very first step in concluding on a temporal arthritis with a CRP.. Being a non smoker/drinker.I did not have have the si http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34195?item=12398 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:33:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34195?item=12399 THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY,,IT HAS BEEN INSIGHTFUL. HOW LONG HAV EYOU BEEN OFF PREDNISONE IF I MAY ASK? AND HAVE THE SIDE EFFECTS AND LESSENED? THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FOR MY FATHER IS THE TIREDNESS AND PAIN WHEN WALKING. AGAIN,,THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY,,AND http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34195?item=12399