Please put Gretchen on your prayer or good thoughts list.

I hope things settle down for Gretchen and you, and that she begins to feel better. As for the prednisone, my hubby has to take a maintenance dose every day for his gout, and has been doing this for a few months now. If he doesn't, he gets painful flareups in his ankles and wrists. He hates to take it but it does the job. Hopefully the eye drops and pills will stabilize her and prevent her from getting worse. Of course prayers and good thoughts are coming her way, and good wishes from Andy and Nicky.

Rita