I definately think it's better to start off at a low dose, especially if you have bulbar symptoms...Prednisone can make you much weaker at first, so this could cause a crisis...

I was started at a very high dose (60 mgs then increase to 80 mgs), and I've developed diabetes after taking it for only a month and a half...So taking a high dose might uncover things that may have been managed okay prior to taking the steroids...

I'm glad that you've got your husband looking out for you...I think that we tend to minimize things, and it's hard to be objective...

I wish you lots of luck on your road to recovery...You're going to be feeling awesome in no time!

Nicky