I’m nine days in on the 15 day course of Prednisone. I believe it’s given me overall relief. I feel I’m able to accomplish more without as much effort, procrastination and discomfort.

Though my rear persist as a notable pain in the behind😉, I feel there’s some improvement there. My observation is that though still painful when standing after standing or sitting for a time, there’s a bit of a decrease in the intensity. I’ll add to all the aforementioned that I hope it’s not all in my head🤷🏾‍♀️.

Having said that, I’ve been more active the past few days and I’m going to strive to keep that up. I’m also taking the Spironolactone(med that’s supposed to have ingredient that blocks flares) It’s a water pill, so the frequent trips to the bathroom aren’t desirable, but there’s a bigger picture if this can help me live a little easier.

My PCP ordered blood work that showed elevated white blood cells and elevated inflammation markers. She’s pretty confident that it’s all because of HS, but I have to do more labs next week so she can have another look. She also wants me to have a chest x-ray to make sure nothing is going on that would contribute to my weight loss. I’m at 111lbs and clueless as to why I’ve consistently been dropping weight 🤔🤨

I’m thankful for today being productive for me. I changed my bed, wash and dried clothes. My activity plus the Tylenol pm I took a couple hours ago, will prayerfully give me some sound sleep… We shall see🙏🏽👀😴