Arthritis

Hi, my name is UnderTheRainbow. I'm here because I have Crohn's disease. I have suffered for so many years. and I bear this alone. I've tried to explain to my family and the few true friends that I have left, but they truly don't understand. I don't go out or around anyone when I'm seriously ill; so maybe I'm to blame for them not understanding. I'm 71 years old now, and I'm so tired. I've developed so many complications as a result of my Crohn's...severe anemia, kidney issues, vision problems, severe arthritis and CAD ( coronary artery disease). I deal with pain every day as a result, and when I have a flare it's a nightmare. Lately I don't seem to have the will to fight any longer. I'm just so tired now.
#MightyTogether

Day 14

The weather has changed and is sunny again in patches. Are going to visit friends in Surrey which is a 2-hour drive. Going rogue today as it is impossible to keep on plan but will try to keep to food list. Met friends in gardens. There were sandwiches and jacket potatoes so had to go off plan. Not happy. Still only one meal.

Breakfast

Antioxident drink

Snack

Quinoa and walnut bar

Lunch

Baked potato and veg chilli (off plan)

Snack

apple

Dinner

Chicken plus beans

Exercise: 2 hour walk round Wisley Gardens

Pain level after walk: Achy Level 4

Energy level: 5

Weight: 14 stone 7 lb

Sleep: 86% 1 hour 17m

Weather: 1 hour mainly sunny

Day 15 3rd week

Woke up feeling good. Pain ok. Rushed home to walk dogs. Back home so ate on plan. Digestion system brilliant. Half way through. Pain levels pretty much the same. Arthritis pains too. However the big bonus is that my digestion system is now brilliant. Before went number 2 every 5 days now every day or 2 days.

Breakfast

Oatmeal breakfast

Snack

Humus/avocado plus crackers

Lunch

Fish salad

Snack

apple

Dinner

Fish salad (swap)

Exercise: 1 hour dog walk

Pain level after walk: Achy Level 5

Energy level: 5

Weight: 14 stone 8 lb

Sleep: 80% 50m deep (different bed

Weather: 1 hour rainy.