Can’t deal without Prednisone

My doc has had me on 4mg of Prednisone daily (4 1mg tablets) for about 2 years now. She told me that I should try taking the least amount possible, and then if I have a high pain day or feel like I will have a lot of pain, to take the full 4mg.

Problem is, whenever I take less than the full 4mg my pain flares up. I’ve tried just taking 2mg but I end up having to take more.

Anyone else experience this/what did you do? Did you just stick with your baseline dose and move on?