Prednisone makes our bodies metabolize sugar and carbohydrates differently making some people weight gain and experience high levels of sugar in the blood by making our bodies resistant to insulin. In this way, a person may develop diabetes. The rates of Prednisone causing this disorder are 10-24%. H.
Your ex-wife may receive Social Security Disability Income---SSDI---based on your condition, even if you are paying alimony. As with other Social Security benefits, alimony is considered unearned income and will reduce the overall amount of benefits she receives.
Your ability to have alimony changed depends on what type of alimony was awarded in the first place. In some states, alimony is called spousal maintenance or spousal support. There are four basic kinds of alimony: 1  Temporary alimony.2  This is meant to provide support during the divorce action. But in some states, temporary alimony can be ended if the receiving spouse remarries. 2  Rehabilitative alimony. 3  This is given to help a dependent spouse become self-supporting. 4  It might last long enough for the spouse to get a job, learn a new job skill, or complete their education.