http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41933 I HAVE BEEN ON PREDNISONE FOR 10 YRS. I AM ON 5 MG FOR 4 YRS. I AM HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN RIGHT HIP. I CAN'T LAY ON RIGHT SIDE AT ALL. WHEN I WALK OR BEND ITS FINE. BUT TO LAY ON BACK OR SIT OR RIGHT SIDE I HAVE SEVERE PAIN. I SAW THE DR TODAY HE SAID T Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:19:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41933?item=20281 to di1015 - I was just put on prednisone yesterday for a spide bite. my doctor is extremely conservative and was telling me about all of the possible side effects. he specifically said if i experience any joint pain, expecially in my hips, to call him im http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41933?item=20281 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:49:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41933?item=20294 Hi, did you ask your health care team for an alternative? Sought a 2nd opinion? Even 5mg/day of prednisone could be harmful. Do you take any vitamins/minerals to offset its side effects? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41933?item=20294