Okay that was fast, I'll be getting a call tomorrow morning advising me of when and where to go and get the steroids by IV, then they'll probably want me on a taper pack of prednisone afterward.
For now, a prescription's being called in to the drug store for a stomach medication to take along with the steroids. Good thinking doc, thanks!
Thankfully the GP and neuro are both very adamant about wanting me off work to heal. I don't think I could work with this as is!