Oral Pred made me feel crappy, period. I took it a couple of times after I'd had IVSM and swore I would never take it again. I know it works for some people but it never did for me. Just made me sick...and it didn't help at all.

I would think that you would qualify for some sort of assistance program since you are unemployed. What about through the school? I know our local college has an insurance program for students. Have you checked into that? It's pretty inexpensive.

Did you opt for COBRA when you left your job?

I know, too many questions...