I was on prednisone only for two weeks on two different ocassions...

I was on prednisone only for two weeks on two different ocassions, (after an out-patient surgical procedure) but the side effects and withdrawl symptoms are so intense I hope I never have to go on it again. While on it: sweating, hands that feel like they're never going to stop swelling up, tingling and muscle weakness in my lower legs, extreme moodiness, and low self esteem. After two days of going off of it: I still have leg tingling (mostly in the morning), knee pain, a sense of jitteriness overall, and my hands shake a little, and I still am pretty moody (my wife can attest). I get startled really easy too. I found this board becasue I did a web search on prednisone withdrawl, because on my way in to work today I thought I was havig a stroke or something! All those symptoms hit, plus my lip and jaw were quivering, and when I got scared, that just sent my mind racing. Also, I hadn't had coffee in a long time, and this morning when I did, it seemed to magnify the reaction. -John