pharyngitis
"Well I'm on day one of taking prednsone for mono and strep throat. This would be the 4th time taking prednisone. I was sick for 2 days. Had horrible body aches,  chills,  fever,  cold sweats,  everything to do with strep and mono. Doctor prescribed me prednisone and I start feeling better less than an hour after taking it. Only down side is you can't sleep. Other then that,  I like the drug because it wipes out the disease fast. It's heavy duty,  but should not be taken for a long time as it destroys your immune system. Is great from short term use though."