I know a guy who has a platlet problem and goes on prednisone about 6 month out of a year. He went on them in April of last year and I didn't notice anything until we went back to school in September. He had that moon face, but he didn't gain much weight (he was on a low dose). He did tell me he had a ton of energy (soccer coach) and felt the best he had ever felt. After he took his last dose in November, it took about 1-2 weeks and he looked completely normal. I also have a young friend who takes a low dose of pred. for rheumatoid arth. She doen't have many side effects, except energy. I hope you get better soon!