I have ITP, I started out with 60 mg, i am now down to 30 mg. I have numbness,tingling and swelling in the face now. Besides the bodyaches, heart palpitations and stomach aches. Well i was really concerned with my face went to urgent care and they said it probably just the prednisone. So here I am with my big swollen face,numb tingling my ears,neck and jaw with a double chin! I thought it was allergic reaction, sill concerned!