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                        Hi Ida,    Gee, I'm sorry you had to go up on your Prednisone, but it is a very helpful medicine.  I know it gets frustrating to have the ups and downs with it, but it does allow us to have more mobility, and a lot less pain.  My Internist has told me it's better to be on it and getting around, than to be laid up in bed.  I think she's right.      I broke my other foot, but it's not a real bad break, so the cast will be off soon.  I don't have osteoporosis, but my feet are weak, according to the orthopedist.  I think my feet can't take all the weight I have put on.  They are on the small side, but I weigh 50 pounds more than I used to.  What can a person do?  It's a no win situation sometimes.      I hope you are doing better by the time you read this.  It is great to hear from you, Ida.    Take good care of yourself.    Shar