My Neuro won't prescribe Prednisone for numbness. He says it doesn't help that sx. I've taken it before (had some left over 20mg pills) but it didn't seem to help the numbness. I usually just wait for it to run its course. Both my feet and lower legs are numb right now but it seems to be easing up ever so slowly. My right hand and arm has been numb for close to 2 years now....Neuro says it's permanent nerve damage. I've gotten used to it, though, and aside from a little aching when I've overdone it I don't pay much attention to it. I can still walk and get around....however gimpy I may look......so I'm happy!