I have had MS for years with a little pain and stiffness all the time. Recently I was diagnosed with polymyositis which is painful as well. My MD prescribed me low dose prednisone for the polymyositis and told me I could take it more often or in a larger dose if I needed to.

Today I have such pain and discomfort I want to take the whole bottle. I am so afraid that I will come to depend on the steroid every day which is not in my Dr's plan. I am afraid to take more but I know it will make me feel better. I hate this situation!