Taper is slowed down...that's OK~!

[Grammy80]

Last week was busy with every blooming specialist I have! I finally got down to 10 mg with no visual issues, but you know I'm in no race to zero. The neuro-ophthlmologist told me I had another small blind spot in my good eye. I questioned him because I could see better if I tipped my head at different angles. He communicated with the rheumy and instead of 1mg per month we are going to try one every six weeks. I'm a bit bummed about my vision but I think I've long been resigned that I may not have a great outcome. I feel very fortunate to have the team I do and I feel certain I'll have the best end result possible.

....another positive, I have an appointment with a new internist and am dumping the dude that keeps saying, "I believe Marilyn's symptoms are psychosomatic." Really, I'd like to give him a knuckle sandwich and tell him his pain is 'in his head'. Onward!

This is some of my glasses....😊😉😂

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

“Knuckle sandwich”…..thought that was a British saying. 😊

[Sophiebun11 in reply to DorsetLady]

I thought it was from The Three Stooges.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Sophiebun11]

You may be right, but used a lot over here as well….😀

[SheffieldJane in reply to DorsetLady]

What circles do you move in!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to SheffieldJane]

You do remember I was married to a military man - you meet people from all backgrounds in that environment…..😳🤦🏻‍♀️

[SheffieldJane in reply to DorsetLady]

🤣😂

[Kendrew in reply to DorsetLady]

You'd hear the phrase 'knuckle sandwich' a lot in Yorkshire.... although I don't think it originates from there.I heard my grandfather use that term, and my dad used to tease my sister and I when we were being mischievous by threatening us (humorously of course) with a knuckle sandwich.

[orangemax in reply to DorsetLady]

Us yanks have been using that term as long as I can remember!!

[Grammy80 in reply to orangemax]

......and a few others that I should probably forget~!!💕

[Sophiebun11]

Leave your glasses in the drawer, life looks better without them (just don't drive) xoxox

glasses

[Grammy80 in reply to Sophiebun11]

Hmmmm...Clooney you say?💕

[Nextoneplease]

Oh Grammy! 😊

You have such a positive attitude and the “knuckle sandwich” gave me a good laugh 😂 Glad you have such a good team. Wishing you all the best.

Hugs xx

[SheffieldJane]

I will help you with another knuckle sandwich Marilyn! Warm hugs! 💖💖💖💖💖

[MrsNails]

Hugs 🤗 Grammy xx

[Bcol]

Fingers crossed about the sight Grammy but so love your attitude and wishes regarding Marilyn. That sentence is going to keep me amused for a while. Hugs and best wishes.

[123-go]

Grammy, you probably don't realise how much of a tonic is your sense of humour! xxPS. Good luck with the new intern....or should I be wishing him good luck? 🤔

[Kendrew]

Your concerns regarding your eyesight must be really worrying Grammy, but your stoic attitude to all life throws at you is inspirational. I love your sense of humour and you've started my day with laughter.... and woe betide any 'dude' who gets in your way!!😄

Good luck with the new internist and keep on smiling. Xx

[Telian]

You made me laugh with knuckle sandwich - used to hear it when I was a youngster in Yorkshire. Keep with the humour and hope all goes well going forward. 🌺

[Pixix]

Good luck with the next guy, & keep practicing the knuckle sandwich! S x

[Spirograph]

Or perhaps a ‘Glasgae Kiss’. Thank you for making me smile this morning and all the ‘bestest’ of wishes.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Spirograph]

As long as it isnae a Glasgae smile ...

[Grammy80 in reply to PMRpro]

You and Spirograph sent me to the Internet....out with the knuckle sandwich! I'm torn between the Glasgae kiss and smile~! Can always count on all of you, Love 💕💕💕💕

[Constance13 in reply to Grammy80]

Never heard of any of them! I’m SO “un-British” now.🤔

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Constance13]

No - I doubt most English are familiar with them!

[Grammy80 in reply to Constance13]

You learn all sorts of valuable things here~!!!💕

[York54]

Grammy , love your sense of humour, sending hugs and best wishes x

[Sharitone]

Or you could just print out the replies you have had here and present them to him, framed and gift-wrapped.

[Grammy80 in reply to Sharitone]

Darn good idea, that way I won't hurt my fist~!💕