inflammatory conditions
"Last month I was given this med by the orthopedic for a "pinched nerve" from my neck to shoulder down arm which was very painful.  I took a double dose pak, 42 pills total.  I had never took steroids before.  Day 2, I immediately felt better.  Great!  By day 12, the last day of this regimen, I was sooo tired, bloated from lots of gas, but pain was 90 percent better.  The days following, I got so weak and just wanted to sleep all the time.  Good thing I am retired.  It's been 3 weeks since I stopped.  The pain is back full force, my legs are swollen from water retention, and I'm full of gas.  Pills were good for a short time, but now I am back to square one.  Had 2 MRI's yesterday, and will see the doctor in 4 days.  Won't take these again."