The reason for the every other day dosing goal is that it makes you adrenals 'think' about the need to make steriods on the alternate day, which is better for you in the long run.

Why did they think you had TMJ---was it because you were clenching you teeth to help you breath, which results in jaw pain? I had a mouth guard made for that reason, although I also use BIPAP and I don't have the facial muscle strength to keep my mouth closed with it now.

What type of thymectomy did you have? Transcervical , transsternal, extended... Where your Abs positive?