One Step Forward and....a Bunch Back!

So just as I was starting to think I was on track with maintaining my Crohn's. I've had a little bit of a set back the past few days. Not only has my stomach gone crazy, but a whole new thing has crept into the equation...extreme pain from what I think is my arthritis. Which is a little odd seeing I've never had more than a sore knee here and there.

Hmmm...adding it to the list for the specialist in a couple weeks. I'm starting to think that I might need to suck it up and take some pharmaceuticals, before that though...I'm going to save some money for a consultation with a holistic specialist. I can't give in that easily, can I!? :)

I was planning on going to my first class in Qigong tonight, but at last, my gut wasn't letting it happen. This is the last thing that I want, is for new things I want to do, or even the old things I want to keep doing being affected from my Crohn's.

I went to my first meeting last Thursday for the Simcoe County Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation...it was very inspiring! Meeting people that have the same problem that I do, and know what I'm talking about without any of us being embarrassed! There were some really good ideas that I'm going to discuss with my specialist. And, I am volunteering at my first event...The M & M Meat Shop on Minet's Point is hosting a BBQ the CCFC this Sunday the 24th. I've also been able to call in a friendly and get posters put up in the Georgian College pub advertising the event and the month of November, being awareness month.

So, trying to keep the positive attitude now matter what gets put in my way...or how frustrated I get! It's a pretty tough road to travel right now, especially trying to do my classes and work, but head up, right!? I can't feel terrible forever, and tomorrow's another day! :)