Thank you Zoe and Damiea. That is indeed interesting Zoe, that the time period with your surgery and the returning of your symptoms is similar to Evie's. Perhaps that is the length of time it takes for the polyps to grow? I am uncertain. Evie has been treated with high doses of prednisone to keep the polyps at bay, however prednisone has severe side effects in the long term, so the physicians are reluctant to keep her on it indefinitely.

Evie had a rather bad night, she was up off and on for most of it and so was I. It was emotional rather than physical, though that does not minimize the situation in the slightest! She is working on some PTSD issues currently and many things are coming to the surface. I must say I am most proud of her for soldiering on. It is not easy and from what I understand things will become even worse. I did feel encouraged however, that she came to me, woke me up and asked for help and to talk. That is certainly not something she would have done even a month ago. I felt touched that she had to courage to come to me, she often worries about disturbing Jim and myself. So, that is real progress for her.