I do 10mg every other day. At least for a month or so. Then have to stop because of stomach issues, then return when pain gets too bad again. I don't gained much weight on it and have always lost it during the periods I am off it. I imagine because I take it sparactically is why weight is not an issue. Anything under 10mg is useless for me. In my case I figure I will be using pred, off and on, the rest of my life. I never know how it is going to affect my mood. Aometimes, I get weepy and blue. Sometimes I am hateful and mean. Sometimes I am fine. The one thing it always does is make me more energetic and causes insomnia. I use sleeping aids such as muscle relaxers or Lunesta or Lorzapam. I also use Lorzapam during the day IF I feel jittery from pred. It really helps to be able to have a good night's sleep, especially, when our bodies fight so hard. Somewhere there has got to be rest and I have fallen asleep, too many times, from pure exhaustion. I am thankful for the sleep aids I have if needed. Hope all have beauiful moments friends. Hugs When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
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