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                        Hi Ida,      I am having a tough time with the taper on my Prednisone.  I had to go back up to 15mg.  I just kept getting worse when I was down to 13mg.  I upped it to 14mg, and that didn't control my symptoms of fatigue and pain and swelling.        I'm also on Enbrel, Methotrexate, and Vioxx.  I think the Vioxx is raising my blood pressure, and that has me concerned.  I see my doctor in 3 weeks, and I am going to talk to him about the Vioxx problem.         How are you doing?  I hope that you have had good luck in next taper on the Prednisone.  Going very slowly is a good idea.     Best wishes, Ida.    Post soon.    Shar