Which means only two more days after today. I’m still a bit tired from yesterday but I’m going to get a caramel tea on my way into work this morning so that should keep me going until lunchtime. My stomach is still a bit soar so food is going to be minimal today; I’m still not sure if it’s specific foods that are making it hurt or if it’s just food in general. I guess I’ll have to keep to plain foods for now and see if it improves.
I’m still on the prednisolone (taking six 5mg tablets daily at the moment) so that’s probably what’s keeping my other symptoms at bay. I just hope that the mercaptopurine is working too so when I finish the steroids, I don’t end up flaring and back in hospital.
Going to try this with gluten-free brownies at some point.
Hey guys
Long time no see…
I want to put together a super detailed and (hopefully) helpful post about going to college (or school in general) with chronic illness. Send me your tips, or reblog and share them with me, pretty please?
I’m no longer in uni/college so I have no tips for going with a chronic illness, but I’m reblogging to spread the word.
Not a bad day but could have been better
I’ve been a bit more tired today so I’m thinking I’ve hit that point where, if I’m not careful, I’ll crash before the end of the week. I had two cups of caramel tea today because I needed the boost in the afternoon, and it was kind of tempting to get one on the way home too. I resisted because I just wanted to go home and have something to eat.
Also, my stomach has started hurting again and I’ve noticed it’s happening more, and usually shortly after eating. I’m not sure if I should be worried. It’s not a crippling pain but it’s enough to distract me from whatever I’m doing. Thankfully, work wasn’t very busy today so it was manageable, but if it get’s busy over the weekend, I might have some problems. I may have to play it safe and go back to plain food again for a while, and if it’s continues, call my doctor. The only thing is, it’s the only symptom; the rest of my gut is fine right now so I don’t know if I’d be over-reacting by calling them… I’ll see what the next week is like and then decide. Hopefully, it settles and I won’t have to worry. I have just under three weeks until I visit my sister up north and I refuse to be sick during it.
The need for caramel tea was strong today. I’ve been a bit tired this morning but it’s lunchtime so only a few hours left until I go home.
My stomach has settled now so, even though it was small, I have eaten. Feeling ready for the afternoon.
Half way there
Halfway through my six day week and I’m still feeling those positive vibes. I think it’s been a good week so far and I plan for it to continue that way.
The stomach was a little painful this morning so I’ll need to keep an eye on that, but hopefully it’s just a morning thing and not going to continue throughout the day. The bloat has gone down now too so I’m feeling a little less self-conscious.
Got through another day
I’ve been quite energetic today, which is surprising. Even though I didn’t sleep too well, I didn’t need a caramel tea in the afternoon. I keep expecting to crash just alfter lunch like I used to but I don’t. I hope this isn’t the calm before the storm, so to speak, and that I am just back in remission.
The cold hasn’t been too bad today either; the cough and sniffles are ever present but far less persistent. My head is threatening to hurt at the moment but it’s enough for painkillers yet.My stomach was a tad painful this morning but even that’s gone down. I just hope that whatever I have for dinner doesn’t make it worse.
Having gluten-free chicken pie, potato waffles and beans for dinner. I don’t think I’ve eaten too well this week so this is probably the first proper meal I’ve had. I’ll try and do this more often.
In other news, I was strangely energetic today. So much so that I only had one caramel tea all day. My cold certainly seems to be going so I’m feeling a lot better than I was over the weekend. I know I’ll be exhausted after work on Sunday, but at least I can relax for two days after. I still have my weekly blood test to go to on Monday but that’s the only thing I need to go out for. Otherwise, I can just chill and recover from the long working week. I’ll likely put aside some time to make more bracelets. I’m going to try and work out a few more generic designs but we’ll see. I’m finding it quite relaxing.
Day 2 of 6
I didn’t sleep too well last night but I’m feeling strangley awake this morning. I’ve got my caramel tea and am just waiting to start work.
The weather is pretty cold today so I need to stay warm; lots of layers and heating are the key I think. I don’t want this cold of mine to return. I’m going to try and have another good day today.
Incase anyone was interested…
Here’s the link to the Spoonie bracelet I got today. It’s very pretty and expertly made.
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