Oh Bizi! Did I come off as being judgmental?
I wasn't AT ALL!
I was just meaning to tell you not to be apprehensive. Specially since you are not likely to be on it for a long time.
I was in a hurry as I had a doctor's appointment to go to but wanted to reassure you.
Now that I read my post again - I do sound grim. Oh Dear!
Sorry.

I was personally unhappy when I was started on Steroids, but just couldn't move without it, so caved in. Initially there was a lot of water retention, and weight gain, particularly as I was started on the ADs and mood stabilizers at the same time.
I managed to get rid of the water retention after I was prescribed diuretics.

Again, I am so sorry.

I also want to tell you that I don't offend easily, and even if I am bothered, I don't get aggressive. Too old and too tired to indulge in all that.