As others have said follow the directions. You can't and shouldn't stop this drug cold turkey. Pred can make you drink more, urinate more and eat more. As others have also pointed out it can cause you to be moody. It can, over time, also upset your stomach. You might try taking an acid reducer one hour before you take the pred. Check with your doctor as to the dose you need.

The good news is you should start to feel better pretty soon. Other aches and pains should also disappear.

Hang in there and keep us posted.