I think I have a cold now too! Darn faulty immune system :(

Started noticing extra mucous in the nose/throat this weekend.  Just what I need on top of this miserable flare.

I also slept for two almost three hour chunks last night.  But I feel even more tired this morning - that really, really bone tired feeling.  I'm guessing anemia - I'll ask to have blood work at my appt this afternoon.

Just need to vent to those who KNOW!

I understand! My flare died down for about a week and now it's back. And I'm a runny nose and sore throat. I'm still not sure if it's seasonal allergies or a cold. Ugh.

Awww Dawn, this is what you DON'T need at the moment! Hang in there girl and I'm glad you're getting your blood drawn at least you will know if it's anemia or not.

Brian, I don't think that we have an under active immune system. Definately over active because many of do well on immune suppressors so if it was underactive then the immune suppressors would be highly dangerous. This is my theory, when we flare our over active confused immune systems spend most of it's time attacking our colon that when we get sick, our defenses are being used elsewhere. I know when I was first diagnosed I was sick allll the time, you name it I got it. It wasn't until I got older and my flares a little more under control that I hardly ever get sick anymore. Now that I'm on 6mp, I get but maybe one cold a year.

I had a realization. The mucosal barrier in the guts is a main form a defense for the body. Right now, mine is a bloody, ulcerated mess. No wonder I might be catching something. Add to that the fact that I really haven't slept in two weeks and I see the perfect equation for additional illness.

Update from doctor's appt - actually with nurse practitioner: we're playing the "stay at 40 mg of pred for another week and see how you feel" game. I'm not too happy. At least they saw fit to call in a script for some Ambien. We'll see how that goes. I've never taken anything more than Benedryl/Simple Sleep for sleep issues.

She (NP) also suggested calling my PCP about something for anxiety. Just what I want - another bleeping pill. Although with the evil mood swings I've had - it might be worth it.

Now I'm off to research the Ambien (which as a generic is a cheap fix!) to see what I can and can't take with it. Like PAIN MEDS?

Oh - they sent me for blood work too.  NP is concerned about anemia (rightfully so) and said my eyes don't look quite right - like I don't feel well.  I wonder what gave her that idea.  I got a little testy at Quest after waiting 15 minutes for a blood draw.  The tech said something like "having a bad day?"  I wanted to snap!  No, I come here for fun!!!  I just mumble - "I don't feel well" and left it at that.

LOL! Mellie! Isn't that the truth.

My arm is going to BRUISE where she took blood. It really felt like the vessel was bruised. How is it that some techs can insert that needle and I can hardly feel a thing and other times it hurts like a beast!??!!?