Not feeling too good at the moment. Actually, truth be told, I haven't been good for several weeks. I've just been doing the ostrich thing. I had such a bad night coughing, I've upped my meds this morning and rung the doctor to see if she can fit me in sometime today. Waiting for a return call.
I think it was all the bushfire smoke that started me off...remember Toowoomba, those who were there? It was really thick.
Prednisone has it pros and cons...on one hand it makes me a bit hyperactive...which I could often do with...but on the other hand, I feel jittery all over. But, of course, it works very well for the Inflamation in my lungs.
And my friend from the Tablelands arrives tomorrow for a visit.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 10:38:00 AM
Father Ted said
11:52 AM Oct 11, 2011
Beth there are so many pollens in the air at the moment it's a wonder we are not all walking around with oxy tanks.I have not had a good night sleep for close on a month nowjust little cat naps for 30 mins or so.Certainly knocks you around.I use Ventolin spray and a bad tasting natural medicine Senega and Ammonia.Oh well had my whinge,hope all you sufferers will find relief from your ailments.
pauline said
12:12 PM Oct 11, 2011
Really feel sorry for all you asthma suffering people, i have been blessed that no one in our family have ever had the problem.
Happywanderer said
12:53 PM Oct 11, 2011
Hope you are feeling better soon Beth. Fire smoke can be a problem. Get into that doctor and get it sorted as soon as possible. All the best.
gubby said
03:52 PM Oct 11, 2011
Beth54 wrote:
And my friend from the Tablelands arrives tomorrow for a visit.
Take it easy Beth, Friends will understand.
Beth54 said
06:27 PM Oct 11, 2011
Thanks all. Managed to see my doctor this arvo. She's upped my preventer, Ventolin, and she was happy that I'd started the Prednisone myself, and just for good measure, I also have antibiotics.
I know it's all for the best, but lousy timing.
Father Ted, I know that medicine. Another doctor suggested it years ago when the kids were little. Tastes like c*#p but works really well and it's cheap to boot..well it used to be.
Pauline, my family is full of Asthmatics unfortuately. I was only diagnosed 6 or 7 years ago. I ended up with Pnuemonia that time. My 5 year old great nephew is a very bad Asthmatic, poor little fella. In and out of hospital since he was a tiny baby. Thankfully I've never had to go to hospital.
Gubby, she's an energiser bunny, so when I take her to the shops, I'll just sit on a couch somewhere like an old Granny and let 'er rip!
Travel Bug said
07:06 PM Oct 11, 2011
So pleased to hear that you are feeling a bit better Beth.
Enjoy your friend's visit.
Take care.
Beth54 said
07:09 PM Oct 11, 2011
Travel Bug wrote:
So pleased to hear that you are feeling a bit better Beth.
Enjoy your friend's visit.
Take care.
Thanks Pam. You take care too.
HeadnHome said
07:45 PM Oct 11, 2011
Hi Beth, sorry you've been unwell and hope you get on top of it soon, is it Lesley thats visiting? If so I'm sure you two will have a ball.. take care and look after yourself.
Beth54 said
07:59 PM Oct 11, 2011
HeadnHome wrote:
Hi Beth, sorry you've been unwell and hope you get on top of it soon, is it Lesley thats visiting? If so I'm sure you two will have a ball.. take care and look after yourself.
Yes, it is Honi. Thank you.
Happywanderer said
08:01 PM Oct 11, 2011
Have fun with your friend Beth. Will cheer you up no end.
Beth54 said
08:11 PM Oct 11, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Have fun with your friend Beth. Will cheer you up no end.
It's already started! Just been talking to her on the phone arranging pickup from the airport tomorrow. Had me laughing and coughing all at the same time!
Vic said
04:42 PM Oct 12, 2011
Hang in there Beth, they say laughter is the best medicine! We're all thinking of you !!
Beth54 said
02:45 PM Oct 13, 2011
Thanks Vic.
jules47 said
04:52 AM Oct 15, 2011
Hope you are feeling much better Beth - and enjoying your friends visit.
Friend is waiting to find out when she is to go in to hospital to have partial lung removal - the top third is like rock they say, and the bottom third is well on the way, which leaves little room for the rest of her lungs to expand to get enough air in. Pretty horrible outlook for her, actually. Only problem is, she is a smoker, and the doc has said she needs to be four months smoke free before the op - she doesn't even realise how much she smokes, don't know how she will be able to stop, but sure hope she can.
Beth54 said
04:35 PM Oct 15, 2011
jules47 wrote:
Hope you are feeling much better Beth - and enjoying your friends visit.
Friend is waiting to find out when she is to go in to hospital to have partial lung removal - the top third is like rock they say, and the bottom third is well on the way, which leaves little room for the rest of her lungs to expand to get enough air in. Pretty horrible outlook for her, actually. Only problem is, she is a smoker, and the doc has said she needs to be four months smoke free before the op - she doesn't even realise how much she smokes, don't know how she will be able to stop, but sure hope she can.
That's very sad Jules. My cousin was a chain smoker and her doctor put her on some tablets to stop. She's been 3 years + now and hasn't regretted it at all.
I'm feeling a little better, but I'll still be on the Prednisone for another couple of weeks...having a chest Xray next week too. Of course, I'm supposed to be 'resting' but that's just impossible atm.
Nevertheless, I'm having a good time with Lesley, although I've had to 'share' her with her son who moved down here a few months ago.
Sheba said
09:37 PM Oct 15, 2011
Hate to have to tell you Jules, but if she doesn't stop smoking, they will never operate.
I found this out before I discovered I had to have heart surgery. My next door neighbour went to Vets hospital for operation on legs, and they sent him home without doing it, as he wouldn't stop smoking.
That was about 1999/2000. Still hospital policy I believe.
Hope you're feeling better Beth.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 15th of October 2011 09:39:57 PM
jules47 said
04:27 PM Oct 16, 2011
Sheba that is my belief as well - but not my place to tell her that - she is an adult - and very strong minded in most ways - except about smoking - I don't even think it is the tobacco, she smokes a pretty mild one, but the habit of having one in her hand and lighting it up - unfortunately - she knows the risks, but reckons she has tried everything - except not buying another packet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is how I stopped, had a packet with only one out of it, decided to stop - carried packet around, never had another smoke for about 6 years - am now a bit of a social smoker - had one the other day, may not for months - just sometimes have a craving for it.
I think it was all the bushfire smoke that started me off...remember Toowoomba, those who were there? It was really thick.
Prednisone has it pros and cons...on one hand it makes me a bit hyperactive...which I could often do with...but on the other hand, I feel jittery all over.
But, of course, it works very well for the Inflamation in my lungs.
And my friend from the Tablelands arrives tomorrow for a visit.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 10:38:00 AM
Beth there are so many pollens in the air at the moment it's a wonder we are not all walking around with oxy tanks.I have not had a good night sleep for close on a month nowjust little cat naps for 30 mins or so.Certainly knocks you around.I use Ventolin spray and a bad tasting natural medicine Senega and Ammonia.Oh well had my whinge,hope all you sufferers will find relief from your ailments.
Take it easy Beth, Friends will understand.
Thanks all. Managed to see my doctor this arvo. She's upped my preventer, Ventolin, and she was happy that I'd started the Prednisone myself, and just for good measure, I also have antibiotics.
I know it's all for the best, but lousy timing.
Father Ted, I know that medicine. Another doctor suggested it years ago when the kids were little. Tastes like c*#p but works really well and it's cheap to boot..well it used to be.
Pauline, my family is full of Asthmatics unfortuately. I was only diagnosed 6 or 7 years ago. I ended up with Pnuemonia that time. My 5 year old great nephew is a very bad Asthmatic, poor little fella. In and out of hospital since he was a tiny baby. Thankfully I've never had to go to hospital.
Gubby, she's an energiser bunny, so when I take her to the shops, I'll just sit on a couch somewhere like an old Granny and let 'er rip!
So pleased to hear that you are feeling a bit better Beth.
Enjoy your friend's visit.
Take care.
Thanks Pam. You take care too.
Yes, it is Honi. Thank you.
It's already started! Just been talking to her on the phone arranging pickup from the airport tomorrow. Had me laughing and coughing all at the same time!
Thanks Vic.
Friend is waiting to find out when she is to go in to hospital to have partial lung removal - the top third is like rock they say, and the bottom third is well on the way, which leaves little room for the rest of her lungs to expand to get enough air in. Pretty horrible outlook for her, actually. Only problem is, she is a smoker, and the doc has said she needs to be four months smoke free before the op - she doesn't even realise how much she smokes, don't know how she will be able to stop, but sure hope she can.
That's very sad Jules. My cousin was a chain smoker and her doctor put her on some tablets to stop. She's been 3 years + now and hasn't regretted it at all.
I'm feeling a little better, but I'll still be on the Prednisone for another couple of weeks...having a chest Xray next week too. Of course, I'm supposed to be 'resting' but that's just impossible atm.
Nevertheless, I'm having a good time with Lesley, although I've had to 'share'
her with her son who moved down here a few months ago.
Hate to have to tell you Jules, but if she doesn't stop smoking, they will never operate.
I found this out before I discovered I had to have heart surgery. My next door neighbour went to Vets hospital for operation on legs, and they sent him home without doing it, as he wouldn't stop smoking.
That was about 1999/2000. Still hospital policy I believe.
Hope you're feeling better Beth.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 15th of October 2011 09:39:57 PM