Inflammatory Conditions
"for my  Polymyalgia rheumaticaI  I was taking four ibuprofen 3 times per day which provided only some relief from the joint and muscle pain.  I had severe pain in my wrists, and pain  and stiffness in my shoulders, back, and legs.  I started on 25mg/day and most of my symptoms disappeared.  I have been tapering for six months now and am down to 8mg/day.  Some symptoms have returned but at a very manageable level.
I have experienced some weight gain, maybe 5-7 pounds.  At times I feel a bit of anxiety and possibly a little depression that may be related to the prednisone.  No other side effects at this point."