I am really hoping someone can help me with the side effect issue...

I think you are lucky to be alive!!!

Hi,

I am not sure if there is any point in replying since you posted this long ago but i will reply anyway,

I was on prednisone for ten years for Ulcerative Colitis.

I have been off it for three years

I also have very sore joints as well as other problems.

I find that taking fish oils basically solved the problem with the sore joints. My joints were so sore that it felt as if I had sprained every one of them. I could not move without crying. That is how bad it was. Anyway I started to take fish oils and in huge amounts. I am talking twelve a day and after about six months the soreness went. My joints click at times but nothing like they use to. I also take a lot of vitamin and mineral supplements. Magnesium takes away any joint or muscle pain completely.

Good luck,

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