** 1. when one is tapering off steroids he/she is bound to have mood swings and/or flaring up of symptoms, i.e. with long-term use [3 months], steroids can result in the following side effects. . Steroid withdrawal syndrome [ include fatigue, joint pain, muscle stiffness, muscle tenderness, and/or fever]...present in your complaints [discuss them with your doctor who will find the lowest dose you need to control your disease.] . also long term intake of steroids causes altered response to stress [when you have been taking steroids for a longer time your adrenal glands no longer produce cortisol, the natural corticisteroid hormone, produced by the body to fight illness and cope with stress], bleeding problems [look out for black/tarry stools] infection [since steroids suppress the immune system have pneumococcal vaccine as prophylaxis ] increase in risk of fractures [check with bone density], high blood pressure [low salt diet], high blood sugar level [monitor your sugar level], and many more [you may ask your Doctor for exhaustive list] . incorporate calcium supplements [milk products,yogurt,cheese] alongwith Vitamin D which is necessary for absorption of calcium. . avoid tobacco in any form. . Weight-bearing exercises: will improve your balance and flexibility and decrease your risk of falls. . For nausea chew cardamom,ginger,lime or crushed ice and for dizziness: bed rest, spinning movements of head, plenty of fluids,breath slowly and avoid bright lights