Motorhead, with your weight, 240 lbs, which is about 100 kg, the max of Pred would be 100 mg/d. I don't say you should take 100 mg, but if needed, your neuro could prescribe you more than 60 mg.
About immunosuppressors, sure, Pred is one and fast acting and efficient but the side effects are such that it is highly advisable to taper it as soon as possible and replace it by an other immunosuppressor which unfortunately takes several months to kick in…That's why they are started in advance of the taper.
Maurice.