Min...sometimes the steriod option truly helps, it did for Ollie and he was on them for 2 years intially on 10 mg then 5 mg then 3mg - yes you can read allsorts of negatives, but they gave Ollie a better wellbeing and while it increased his appetite and weight, just to see a cocker who enjoyed his days and his daily rountine, outing etc was worth it.
I was once told that they give a better sense of wellbeing by my Dads GP when my late Dad had them, and when I had covid I ended up on them to help with my asthma.
On a brighter note that little fellas built in clock would eagerly remind me it was his smartie time(steriod) at 8am and pre lunch.
Sending positive thoughts to you and hugs to Gemma