i got rear-ended in my van, got spondylolisthesis, now pinched scaitic nerves in my lower back.  Lumber 5 and Sacrum 1. look up spondylolisthesis to understand better.  I have had many weird symtoms, burning, shooting, aching, sharp pain, cold, numb, tingling feeling and bad thunderclap headaches.  Now i avoided a collision 3 days ago this guy in lala land decides to pull out in front of me when i have a green light so i swerve and fishtail to avoid him.  Now i have the exact same symptoms posted.  Whole left side of body is numb, swollen, burning, cold, tingling, hurting etc. you get the point.  If I were you I would ask to see a back specialist.  x-rays of whole spine then mri. gluck all. Oh and Lima plus and Acai berry pure drink will take away inflammation and you will feel like a million bucks.  you should look into the benefits in taking these; works well on back pain.

my daughter is taking prednisone and after 6 days shes just noticed swelling on her left side too! Shes 14 and has mono and pnemoina and she is also taking the z pack. It sounds like a reaction to the steriod! she has one more day 2 take it, so im going to call the dr in the morning or take her to the er for a full wk up! Swelling always means something! check with ur dr asap! And the best of luck on your healing!!