The steroids have kicked in and she is HUNGRY as,and her breath is not quite so smelly, i can see the gums are still red, but they will never heal as it is a chronic ongoing condition, but quite an improvement, i think Ellie is just going to need these injections every so often just to give her relief and keep it at bay, as well as her long term Steroids,so unfair this kitty had six years of a bad life,now has had four with me,and now this,poor wee girl, i really feel for her, anyhow am pleased to report a big improvement today, thanks to everyone for your concern and support,it means a lot and i am sure if Ellie could thank you she would lol.