Side Effects of Prednisone

Man...taking the prednisone is really making me uncomfortable. I hope the doctor stops this medication soon. I feel really sluggish, bloated, a blah most of time time although I try to be cheerful. Looked up the web and found a list of prednisone side effects and how to cope, though they might effect different people differently. Here's what i found:

SIDE EFFECTS AND IF I'M AFFECTED

• Allergic reaction - no
• Increased blood pressure - sometimes
• Sudden weight gain - yes!
• Insomnia - yes
• Nausea, vomiting or stomach upset - sometimes
• Fatigue or dizziness - sometimes
• Muscle weakness or joint pain - sometimes
• Problems with diabetes control - no
• Increased hunger or thirst - yes
• Acne - no
• Increased hair growth - no
• Thinning of the skin - yes
• Easy bruising - yes
• Cataracts - no
• Glaucoma - no
• Osteoporosis - not sure
• Roundness of the face (moonface/chipmunk cheeks) - yes
• Changes in behavior/moodiness - yes

HOW TO REDUCE PREDNISONE'S SIDE EFFECTS

• Exercise
• Protein rich diet
• Calcium rich diet
• Vitamin D
• Avoid concentrated sugar
• Potassium
• Lower salt intake to reduce water retention
• Lower carbohydrate intake

Wanna go get that exercise machine now. The haze has cleared up a bit, I can see. Should be safer to go to the shop for a few minutes to arrange for the delivery.