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I’ve been feeling pretty lousy today so I have barely eaten anything, but I am trying to combat the massive increase in temperature by having as much water as I can. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to keep all of it down so I’ve had a rehydration drink which, fingers crossed, will stay down and do what it’s meant to do. I’m going to try and eat some almond thin biscuits later as they have been mostly safe today, and maybe some dry toasty crackers. Wish me luck.

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And I’m starting to think that maybe being on steroids was a good thing. I was feeling a lot better physically than I am now, although they did enhance my feelings of anxiety somewhat. And on top of all that, I’m back to not sleeping properly, and the glands in my neck have flared up, so that I’ve likely got a cold as well. Great. Still trying to remain positive though; I am still enjoying the sun.

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So no steroids for a second day and I’m feeling pretty rough; my stomach thought it’d be a great idea to wake me up this morning with a big old cramp and a need to go to the bathroom right then.
Whether it’s UC related or not, I’m not sure, but I’ve also had a tight chest for most of the morning but paracetamol seems to have helped with that.
I’m a bit unsure about food at the moment so I’ll likely be only eating dry foods like crackers and toast to minimise the risk of potential flare-up (the last thing I need whilst on holiday).

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Of not being on steroids after a fifteen day course. Fingers crossed I’ll be ok. I didn’t have any cramps last night but bathroom visits are a bit more frequent.

I’m trying to eat as normally as possible while drinking as much as I can. The heat here in Gran Canaria means I can dehydrate much easier than I would back in the UK so I’m using an app called Plant Nanny that’s a bit like a tamagochi but with a plant, and every time you drink water, you water your plant. I think it’s helping. It makes me feel guilty for not watering it which makes me drink more so… maybe?

Anyway, I’ll be updating, hopefully daily, for the next couple of days, at least, on how I’m doing now the steroids are finished.

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And I’m already feeling the effects; lose of energy, stomach cramps and more urgent needs for the bathroom. Unfortunately, I can’t do anything about it until I get back to the UK next weekend. Hoping this will be for only a couple of days until my body readjusts.

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Had a bout of homesickness last night. I’m feeling a bit better from having messaged my parents but I’m not sure if it was linked to my earlier anxiety. May be UC related, may not.

Still, I can’t be sad today as it is not only UK Father’s Day but also my birthday, so happy Father’s Day to all the tumblr dads!

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I’ve just spent an entire day in just my bikini. I’ve never done that before. It’s weird but ever since my diagnosis, I’ve been trying new things. Not quite a blessing in disguise but close enough, I guess.

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Finding iced tea is a great substitute for fizzy/carbonated drinks.

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I eventually got to sleep last night but we were up early this morning to go to Palmitos Park so I’m still pretty tired. I’m hoping all the walking I did today will have worn me out enough to crash tonight. Fingers crossed.