Patient Stories
"It Gave Me My Life Back": How Real Patients Navigate the Complicated Relationship With Long-Term Prednisone
For millions of Americans living with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, and other chronic inflammatory conditions, prednisone is not simply a medication — it is a lifeline with a complicated price tag. We spoke with patients across the country who have learned, often through years of trial and adjustment, how to weigh the profound benefits of corticosteroid therapy against its very real costs.