Prednisone (a.k.a. Evil Candy)

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This is slightly off topic, but since most of us have been on

prednisone at some point, I figured this would be a good group to

pose my questions to.

I have been on many " burst and taper " regimens, and I have also been

on high-dose prednisone for several months, with pretty horrific side

effects. I have been off steroids completely for 21 months, and am

fighting to STAY off of them for all I'm worth, but I may have to use

them as a last resort.

My questions are for those of you who are currently on long-term, low-

dose prednisone regimens (or have been in the past):

1) What dosage are you on?

2) How long have you been on this dosage?

3) What improvements in your health/asthma do you receive from this

dosage of prednisone?

4) What side effects have you experienced?

I appreciate any information you're willing to share! Thanks in

advance!