BURNING RING OF FIRE

I have deliberately been staying away from blogging. All I seem to be doing lately is moan and wallow in my own self pity. I can imagine it is getting a bit tedious to everyone who takes time to read my posts.I know I'm sick of hearing it.

I went back to the gastroenterologist yesterday to be told I have a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis. I suppose the good thing is now I know why I have been feeling like crap. He showed me a some pictures he took and I must say they are pretty gross (from a medical point of view).I asked if he could examine me with his other hand - as I wanted a "second opinion". I thought that was hilarious - he didn't!

So what are my treatment options:-

1) Major dose of steroids
2) Course of sulphur medication
3) If all else fails - surgery (and a colostomy) yikes!!

I opted for no 2 to start with as I am already on steroids- though a low dose and do not wish to risk the side effects like MAJOR WEIGHT GAIN and loss of bone density( I had a bad run a few years ago with stress fractures - 5 in the right foot and two in the left).

I posted the Johnny Cash song in honour of how my colon is feeling now. When I was nursing I used to play this for all my patients who had their haemorrhoid's done - they all hated me as laughing was painful.

Oh, and I've also changed my avatar, Cactus made this for me - isn't she great! It's very fitting at the moment don't you think?