Maybe a little better. . .?

The results of the MRI scan this week showed slight improvement over the one on 10/21/08.  The radiologist said that the contrast enhancement was slightly less conspicuous on both the right and left side.  There was no growth at all, no edema/bleeding, no sign of stroke, no new lesions. . .All great news.

What remains to be seen is what is causing this setback.  Possibly the steroids (they've since ramped back up on them, but it doesn't seem to be helping so it's time to wean him back off); possibly dehydration as well, as the headaches are worse with positional changes (upright or sitting makes them increase).

Talked to Mom tonight when I landed back in Portland, and she said he actually ate a meal in the kitchen tonight.  He went right back to bed afterwards, but this is progress.  I land in Omaha tomorrow night and will be staying for the month to help out.