I'm glad to hear Rodney is stable.
I share your trepidation regarding steroid use (having experienced them myself) but when they can do good I am thankful for them.
Jenna cannot ever use them again due to her reactions to them during her vasculitis. But Mimzy did much better recently with some ear treatment that included steroids, it was like night and day as opposed to other meds we've used.
Sending continued "good days" vibes for Rodney and ((((((hugs)))))) for you. xxxxx