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I hear your pain......I have been on Prenisone for 5 months and I was on 70 mg. and they got me down to 40 and then I had to be bumped back up to 60mg. due to my eye still has some swelling. I was diagnosed with VKH a serious and rare eye disorder which requires long term use of prednisone to try to save my sight. I will be on it for at least another 4 months and I hate it!!! I have gotten like you, the moon face, I also gained 15 pounds and a horrible temper to go with it. I have been depressed and it has taken a toll on my marriage I think. It almost makes it not worth it to continue to take but I know I have to. As far as how long all these horrible side effects stay after you stop taking it, I am not sure but I will talk to my doc and ask him on my next appointment and I will let you know. Until then take care and know there are lots of us out there that do understand what you are going through..

Tina

I have been on prednisone for almost three years. I started out with 60mg. I trying to wean off the 5mg that I have been on for 2 years. Very difficult. However, I have always balance with supplements that build the auto immune, since prednisone suppresses it. It's all about balance. Very important. It has made a huge difference, even now. My attitude has always been good. I did gain the weight. 30lbs. That's hard to lose. But the benifits out weigh the side-effects. I have to attribute my faith. Although we may not always understand why we become ill, God has it's purpose. It has actually been good for me. So I hope this posting lends encouragement to who ever reads this. Attitute is 75%. If you are a believer in Christ, know He will take the burden. God bless all who comes in contact with this blog.

I know exactly how you feel! This medicine SUCKS!!!! But like you it a must. For me it's asthma. So I either take the meds and deal with he side effects or stop breathing. It was kind of a no brainer. I wish I had some great words of advice but honestly I am currently struggling with all the side effects myself. I have recently (as of a few days ago) stopped the medication but the aftermath has yet to diminish. Until now I have always been able to keep my asthma under somewhat control. This is the first time I had to take it. The weight gain is a killer but like the others have said remember that your family loves you no matter what. Put on a cute little pouty face and get yourself a new pair of jeans out of the deal! A new pair of jeans always make a girl feel GREAT!!!

I am currently on 35mg of prednisone, i have the same exact side affects that you do and they just recently put me on methotrexate, i have had about three injections. i was wondering how methotrexate worked for you