I can't take steroids due to eye complications, so don't know what that is like. But I like the idea of by taking them you are being proactive! There are so many smart folks here at NT. Ya gotta love 'em!
I just sent a prayer up to the big guy for you! Let us know how things are working for you. I hope the union will work with you to work out of home for a while... that would be ideal, as long as you could get the rest you need at the same time.
TAKE CARE OF YOU!!!!

~A FRIEND