I have been on prednisone off and on for about 7 years. My highest was 60 mg/day for about 3 months - then gradually weaned down to about 10/day. I can't seem to get below 10 without running into major breathing problems.

Is he on any other immunesuppresants? The med he was taking 4xday was probably mestinon and it's great he has been able to cut back on it. Did he cut back before or after starting the predisone.

Anesthesia can be a real problem for individuals with mg. I've been intubated after surgery also and had a whispery voice for about 4-5 months. It finally cleared up though. He needs to make sure his anesthesiologist know he has mg so they can use the correct meds for him.

Good luck and this is always a good place to get info from those of us who have been there!

Juanita