Stay away from Prednisone My prayers to all of you who take th...

I have been taking Prednisone for about 5 months and I started on 70mg. and got down to 40mg. only to be bumped back up to 70mg. again. I have a super rare eye condition called "VKH" and I am on Prednisone for this inflammation in my eyes. It is so frustrating because on the one hand I almost lost my sight but the Prednisone side effects are just so hard to deal with. I have had the most horrible mood swings and my husband and children have had to deal with it. I try to control my moods and I feel so bad that I am becoming so mean to people. I also have gained 20 pounds in the 5 months I have been on this drug. I have grown black hair on my face and back of my neck and shoulders and have gotten the "Moon Face" and "Camel Hump" and I never want to leave the house. I hate the way this drug has taken over my life. I did go out and purchase a treadmill to try to keep my weight controlled but I still sometimes have to find the will to do it. I have never been so depressed in all of my life and wonder if my life will ever return to normal. I am sorry about your troubles with this drug but I find at least some comfort in being able to talk with people that know what am I am going through. I hope things get better for you and if you need to talk write me.......

Tina