inflammatory conditions
"I have been taking prednisone for a rare condition, Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome.  When I was diagnosed, I had severe double vision (Both eyes were affected.).  I also had fatigue and dizziness.  And, did I mention the headaches.  I have been on prednisone for 2.3 years.  I have gotten down to 5 mg/0 mg on alternating days only to relapse both times.  With the right diet and exercise program, most of the physical side affects of the prednisone, if it is low dose, can be eliminated.  In the last year, I have dropped 32lbs, and look damn good for a 42 year old woman.  The downside is that I have not been able to get off of the meds.  The upside is that it helps me live a normal life.  I can't live with horrible headaches and double vision."