I was put on 40 mg. of prednisone for a crohns flareup nove 19 for 2 wks. I am now reducing 5 mg. per week. and am 20 mg. My balsalazine was increased from 2 capsules to 10 per day which it should have been from the beginning.(error in prescribing). That began 2 weeks ago. I had been on 10 asacol for years with no problem. My question...It seems the first day or two I reduce the prednisone I am feeling very good. Is this normal or should I reduce at a slower pace? I am having insomnia and joint pain, probably from my osteoarthritis returning with the reduction of the anti inflamatory. Main question...Is this rate of reduction okay? Thanks