Imogene - breathing problems

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Hi Imogene,

I saw a different doctor on Friday who prescribed me the levequin and we

discussed the puffers I take daily and my constant URIs. She suggested a

different medication called Spirva (not sure of the spelling) which is supposed

to help those of us who have chronic breathing problems - COPD. Its a med that

is taken everyday and I've heard very good things about it. Maybe something to

ask your doctor about?

Do you have any inhalers? I hear you about taking the steroid Prednisone. I

take it via an inhaler and I never feel like it helps much but I do find that if

I take it for a few days running I am starving all the time. I'm convinced that

I gain five pounds every time just walking that puffer home when I pick it up at

the pharmacy.

I think taking up the carpet is a really good idea and I hope that your

children/friends will help you. Perhaps you can organize a weekend " Carpet

Party " for your family - they do the majority of the work and you feed them

yummy food. Heck, throw in a yummy dessert or two and I'd be tempted to walk

down to Texas and help you myself - that may take a few months of walking time.

I'm feeling much better today. Before the levequin I was a definite dark forest

green and today I'd say that I'm bordering on a Sage.

Best to you and Don,

Courage