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Yesterday I cut my Prednisone by 10mg. I've taken injections of Actemra on the 5th, 12th and yesterday. Last night I noticed bleeding in my left (blind) eye. It was a bit worse this a.m. so I made an appointment with the ophthalmologist. Not GCA-related, just severely dry eyes so I picked up another script for drops..that makes three RX and more often...but that is OK. I love this fellow...I will see him on October 5 for a visual field and an in-depth exam. He saw me immediately today and said...be sure and call if anything unusual...gives me peace.

If you pray, please do, if you don't just wish good things, I know you all do. This time even if I have problems, vision or otherwise, I have to keep tapering. It isn't 'just all about the sight' this time. With the Actemra...I may be fine and I don't usually worry too much. I'll be a bit more confident in 4-6 days, I think.

πŸ’–πŸ’– Just connecting with you all...makes me feel better. 😴😴 'Nite

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SheffieldJane

πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™β€οΈπŸ˜˜πŸ’–

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Grammy80β€’ in reply toSheffieldJane

Thanks so much, Jane....when do you sleep? or do you? xo πŸ’–πŸ₯°

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SheffieldJaneβ€’ in reply toGrammy80

In between saying high on here if I’m lucky.

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HeronNSβ€’ in reply toGrammy80

I have often wondered that myself!

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calicojoy41

WOW , 10MG. DROP THAT IS BIG. SO GLAD YOU GOT IN TO THE DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY FOR YOUR EYES. THIS WAS ALOT OF SCARY NEWS, I WILL SAY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS TO YOU. HOPE YOU REST WELL TONIGHT. KEEP US POSTED😘πŸ₯°πŸ˜

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MrsNails

Just woke up 5.45am here in the U.K. Thinking of you Grammy πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’—πŸ€

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bussell

Thoughts and prayers are with you, dear Grammy.

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Kendrew

Just seen your post Grammy. 8.00am here in UK and first time in ages I've slept so well otherwise I'd have seen your message sooner. Sending you love and praying for a good outcome. πŸ™β€οΈ

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

I don’t pray, but I’ll wish you the best of luck., as always ….🌷

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Seacat30

May the good fairies favour you xxx

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123-go

Hi, lovely Grammy πŸ˜€. Sending special thoughts and well wishes to you.xx

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jinasc

Keep your pecker up and stay positive mate πŸ€”πŸ€žπŸ€ž

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autumnlass

I’ve just lit a candle for you Grammy80. … blessings to you. xx
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HappyDiamonds

Sending love and positive thoughts to you Grammy πŸ™

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Luciejc

I am a devout, practicing Catholic and believe in the power of prayer. I place my trust in God and pray for his Divine Mercy. Marilyn, you are in my thoughts and prayers especially when I attend Mass. I will light a candle in church and ask our Blessed Mother, Mary and the saints to intercede for you. You have a special place in my heart.❀️

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Rache

Love and good wishes to you, lovely Grammy xxx

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Nextoneplease

Thoughts and prayers from me Grammy πŸ€— Stay positive x

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Sharitone

Will definitely pray for you, Grammy❀️

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2013mayo

Hi Grammy,Yes I will pray for you of course,

Hoping it helps. Already have.

πŸ™

Xx

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JanetRosslyn

Love and prayers πŸ™ x

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powerwalk

Prayers and best wishes x

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Hollyseden

Best wishes and gentle hugs Grammy

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Bcol

Thoughts, hugs and best wishes Grammy

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Pixix

Sending hugs, S x

Praying for you. πŸ€—

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RoadTrip

Best wishes, wishing you well and hoping things start to improve and reduction holds. Jenny.

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Nextoneplease

Been thinking about you Grammy πŸ€— Hope all’s well xx

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Grammy80β€’ in reply toNextoneplease

Thanks...it has been interesting..but I'm trying really hard to look ahead. I'm not feeling so great, tired, and kind of zoned out. Two days ago got a bit of infection in my left leg..looking better. I'm on antibiotics for that....and dropping 10mg at once...I have body parts I didn't know about. I'm hanging in there. Today will be my first day with in-home help...I'm looking forward to that. Thanks!πŸ’–

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Nextoneplease

Good to hear from you Grammy 😊 Sounds like you’re making the best of a difficult time x

Hope the help is ….well, helpful !!!

Take good care of yourself πŸ€—

Nextoneplease xx

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