Cruising with Crohns Again

Cruising Again

Well returned a couple of weeks ago from another cruise.  It was absolutely fabulous and so very relaxing. I actually gained 5 pounds!

Been feeling really good. Crohn's symptoms  are under control and I haven't had a migraine since October 12.  Latest infusion was last Thursday.  They did solumedrol with the infusion again. Only side effect so far is a few hives on my abdomen and insomnia the first few nights.   Had one heck of a time getting the infusion. The infusion nurse has been out sick so it took a bunch of phone calls to get me rescheduled. If I hadn't stayed on top of it I'm sure they would have lost me in the shuffle.

Doc said fatty liver could be from high cholesterol so they're gonna check that.  Will post more info soon.

Less Fatigue Lately

Okay I'm doing better now. Slowly day by day I seem to get a little stronger.  The lab tests came back a couple of days ago. The results show elevated liver enzymes and the sonogram indicates a fatty liver.  I'm skinny and I don't drink so I don't know why I would have a fatty liver all of the sudden.  I'm pretty sure it's from the Remicade.

Dr. appointment is scheduled for a couple of weeks from now and I will have lots of questions at that time.  She told me over the phone that there is no need to discontinue the Remicade infusions and she doesn't know why I'm having the other symptoms. Will continue to keep you posted.  Happy Friday!