lungs and such

There is not much to report about the current status of the Crohn's disease.  My stomach is still doing excellent- no issues there whatsoever.  I still believe that the Lord healed me.

However, two new lung nodules were found on December 18 (boohiss).  I was asymptomatic, but the doctor put me on steroids again in attempts to kill the inflammation before it got ramped up.  I'm feeling good, despite being on 40 mg of prednisone.  The two weeks of 60 mg was a little more difficult to deal with, but that passed quickly.  I am still having the annoying urge to eat all day, but due to my diet and current exercise regimen, I am combatting weight gain as well as other typical side effects.  During the first round of steroids in August, I was eating what seemed like six full meals a day.  Now I eat a small snack to satisfy my need for immediate food.  Usually it's a "healthy" snack. =)  Although, chocolate covered almonds were a weakness a few times, but those are gone and out of the house now, so byebye temptation.  I like munching on wheat crackers, cottage cheese, raw veggies, or having a cup of coffee with milk and honey.

I am still hopeful that I will not be put on Cimzia or Imuran once the steroids are done with.  If my lungs would start cooperating with me, that would be nice...