PredniSONE and arms and legs

I was on Prednisone for a year and weened myself off because of the side effects.I'm back on it now and can't wait to be off again.Not that i felt that much better off of it.They started giving it to me through my i.v. in the hospital about 2 weeks ago.I was admitted for a Crohn's Colitis flare up and dehydration.The first 3 days were ok but then i felt the Prednisone kick in.It wasn't that bad until i left the hospital and started 40 mgs by mouth.I couldnt really sleep at all.Really bad panic attacks.Crazy dreams, hearing voices.I'd wake up every 20 min. dripping with sweat.I'd panic all day and night.Now I'm being weened off and am taking 20 mgs.I'm really weak.Can hardly type this.Its hard to walk.My arms and legs feel so weird.I'm having a really hard time concentrating.I feel like I'm on drugs all the time.Really dizzy,every things funny looking.Its like a really bad panic attack that never goes away.I have 2 more days then I'm down to 10mgs.Then another 7 days then I'm off.Hopefully this will all pass and i can be normal again.I can't live like this.I don't even know if any of this is making sense.I hope all is well with everyone of you and will keep you in my prayers.Hopefully we'll all be normal again soon.God bless,Carl

I've been on Prednisone after and allergic reaction to penicillin (Amoxicillin) (bullous pemphigold - large blister on my arms and legs, some on the back and very little on the stomach) I've been on the medication for three days (40mg/day) I cannot standup or move my hands, my entire leg hurts and the foot is swollen (it could be from the penicillin). I'm hoping it will go away after I come off prednisone but has anyone experienced long term pain from this drug?

I'm pretty sure my pain is from the allergic reaction. Has anyone had long term pain from any type of bullous reaction?

I have had a severe case of polymyalgia rheumatica and was initially put on 60 mg of prednisone a day. It was wonderful! Within hours my pain level dropped almost in half. From there the pain has gradually improved even more. I went to 40 mg per day to 20 mg per day to 15 mg per day. Have been on the 15 mg for 2 months now and want off as soon as possible. Yes, I too have the moon face, camel hump, slight weight gain, nausea, digestive problems, cramps, depression, etc. Not fun! My question is - does anyone experience burning/stinging in their face, arms and legs from the prednisone? I wonder if it is the polymyalgia rheumatica or if this is a side effect from the steroid. Thanks for your comments.

i have been prescribed this drug for asthma i have been taking 6 tablets a day for the last 2 weeks, my arms and legs feel as if they do not belong to me, my heart is racing i am having night sweats and i cannot stop eating along with heart burn.

I have had I believe all possible side effects for prednisone that are there. The one I am concerned about is the uncontrolled tremors in my hands/arms and legs that have continued since I have been off the drug. I have been on prednisone more in the last two years than I have been off of it. I have extreme allergic reactions resulting in anaphalaxis- thus the high doses of prednisone. Its just nice to know I am not alone in this struggle with this drug. Yes it saved my life many times but it is ruining my health- so why I know it is nessecary I still don't like the drug

Can anyone tell me if they had any side effects from stopping the medication abruptly. I know you are not supposed to do that but I did and now my arms and legs are shaking - has anyone else experience this?

I'VE BEEN ON PREDNISONE FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS. I STARTED ON 60MG FOR 3 WEEKS NOW DOWN TO 20. MY LEGS FELL LIKE IF THEY ARE NOT REAL, MY FACE BROKE OUT, MY ARMS AND LEGS HURT. I WAS BEGGINING TO THINK SOMETHING ELSE MIGHT BE WRONG WITH ME,BUT AFTER READING THROUGH HERE I SEE THAT SOMEONE HAS AT LEAST ONE OF MY SYMTHOMS AND THAT MADE ME FEEL A LITTLE BETTER. ANYONE KNOWS HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR THE MOONFACE TO GO AWAY AFTER YOU STOP THE DRUG?

pasty taste in mouth. Foods taste funny.
Bruising in "little" places on arms and legs. (Small specks of bruises.)

bleeding from my pores on face and arms and legs
doing things I wouldn't do, like running away
nausa, throwing up alot
nasty , fatigued, in pain a lot

Was given prednisone for an allergic reaction (to Wellbutrin, we think) -- 5 mg 2X daily. Didn't seem to work, so they put on 20mg 3X daily for several days, and gradually decreasing. It's been since Christmas eve with a rash on my arms and legs and it's better, but not completely gone yet. I still wake up scratching. I've been finished with the treatment for 2 days.

The side effects I've experienced are sweating profusely, anxiety (rapid heart rate, etc), night sweats, strange dreams, insomnia and CRAZY APPETITE. I just keep eating and eating and nothing tastes right. It took me two weeks to figure out that it was the drug making me eat. I've also experience pretty severe gas that disrupts my work day and home life (my poor husband had to leave the room!)

I'll be so glad when this is over!