Diagnosed with an ANCA positive small vessel vasculitis, I have been on prednisone for 8 weeks, (after decadron). Here are some good news, sideeffects are minimal, I feel great! The dissapering of all the vasculitis simptoms have made me a new person...I love it! No acne, very little swelling, but I do not consume any salt at all, I exercise, I enjoy life and I am sure that our attitude plays a great role here as well. The combination I was perscribed with, is Gabapentin 300mg per day...could that make a dference?