Overall my health has been pretty good the past couple of months. This past week I have felt a little on the tired side even though I have been getting the right amount of sleep. It was strange since I went to the doctor this past Thursday (more on this later) and went for an x-ray and after the x-ray I noticed a minor flare up on Thursday and Friday. During the flare up I actually gained weight to balloon up to 171 pounds (currently back down to 168 pounds). Lately I have had some cramping and just taking it easy with light sandwiches and soups to not have anything too greasy or salty.
I went to my internist on Thursday after I had some minor right shoulder pain for about a month or so. Gradually over time it has seemed to improve. Honestly I don't know how it happened but I think since I use a weighted blanket at night (which can be quite heavy) I may have used my right hand/arm to pull the weight up and somehow strained it. Currently, I just have pain when I move my arm side to side (like putting on a seat-belt or moving my right arm side to side). The pain is very very minor and most of the time I don't notice it as it doesn't radiate. My doctor had prescribed physical therapy, some cream, and to take 500 mg of Tylenol for a couple of days. I haven't taken any Tylenol since I am concerned that taking it may flare up my Crohn's. My physical therapy appointment has already been scheduled for after I get back on vacation.
Next week should be exciting as I plan on taking a vacation (I haven't been on one in a while!) to London to see my twin sister, my new nephew, and brother in law. The trip will be a little over a week but should be relaxing and we will get to see my nephew get baptized. I took my Humira last week but since I will be gone a while I plan to take it tomorrow night.
Although, I have had some minor set backs recently, all in all I feel pretty well. Last night I went to bed around 10 P.M. and was pretty tired and got some amazing sleep. Amazingly my flare pain seems to be nil today!
