Laura, how are you doing?

Awww thanks guys and gals!!!! I am 'sick' for my mood, only because a more 'fitting' word wasn't available!

Overall I'm doing okay. Eye's slowly improving, however I attribute this to time away from computer and tv. Wearing my shades everywhere too.

I'm off work until at least November 14. My GP was great, called up the neuro, asked me about Copaxone (to which I said I don't believe 30% is 'right' for me to go back on it). She didn't argue with me one bit, just noted it down.

My neuro, whenever I see him, may have a different opinion.

I discussed my week of prednisone with my GP as well, said I didn't think a 7 day, 8,4,8,4,8,4,8 (day to day) would be sufficient as a taper.. and asked "Was I put on this dosage as to discuss how to add more 'weeks' on to the current prescription?" The other doc I'd seen had made no note as such, but my doctor agreed that I should be extended on the prednisone, so that's what we discussed doing (rather than take 8 pills for the last dose per above, I'll take 6 and then begin the next prescription which will slowly ween me off).

Anyways, as I work 100% on computer, and my eye needs to 'heal' (and isn't close to being back to 'good') I'm off work for a month. Which is okay with me, I'm still paid via STD (short term disability) since I'm salaried. So the time off will probably be just what was needed for me.

Just trying to de-stress, rest up, and enjoy 'Laura' time. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts again, I really appreciate it.

So sorry you have to go through this, Laura. Big hugs and prayers are with you

Thank you! I'm on the new prednisone taper prescription now. 4 today, 4 tomorrow. My sense of smell is coming back !.... I forgot what smells I was missing! I normally have very altered taste/smell.

Eye's a lot better now... still wearing shades and keeping eyes off digital, but I'm slowing incorporating some back in. Was able to watch some football today.

Woohoo, Laura, nice to hear..