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                        Hi Ida,    I am glad you are managing at a dose of 7mg on the dreaded Prednisone.  That's not too high a dose.      I am now on 11mg and not doing well.  I have a lot of pain in my joints, especially my fingers and knees.  The Orencia doesn't seem to be working.  I am discouraged.  I was doing better on Enbrel, but I was on 12mg of Prednisone.  I am beginning to think I'll never get off of Prednisone.    I hope you are doing better now, and I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!    Take good care, Ida.    Shar