I hope the steroids will kick in fast Char!

Just take it one day at a time this week, or if necessary, one hour at a time. You've had lots of good tips about the LP. My biggest one is to lay down for the 12 hours following. They had me spend the night at the hospital and had a bedpan under me so I
couldn't get up!
I have a feeling you'll do fine on your test, try not to worry!