Problems with finding the right diagnosis and treatment/Caitlin

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Hi Caitlin,

Sometimes I think, if I had enough info, I could figure out what's wrong with

someone else. I have had good luck with mysterious problems for my family, but

not myself. What medication do you connect your symptoms with?

I, too, use Albuterol inhalers and Advair for asthma. I was on a nebulizer when

things were worse. I started having asthma in my 30's. This is also when I

became allergic to aspirin and had surgery for nasal polyps. There is a medical

triad that includes these three things and I may have that. My sinuses have been

fine for a while now. I am allergic to aspirin and cannot take any NSAIDS

either. This is why I am stuck with other meds for pain control.

As far as correlations go, I know in Chinese medicine different things are

supposed to have correlations, like skin and lungs. I know autoimmune problems

can effect joints and lungs, but that leads me back to the beginning again.

Thanks for the reminder about prednisone rebound and fibro. I did have a couple

of bad days after a shopping excursion on Sunday...I could still be 'paying' for

that.

Am glad to know others use distraction. It's a good tool. I haven't been able to

find any books I can get engrossed in. I do have Netflix and watch movies for

fun on the weekends mostly. Music! I forget about music and how helpful it is.

The Blowpops were great while they lasted, but I wouldn't rely on them because

of the side effects. lol - sore mouth and purple tongue! I find this site to be

the best 'distraction,' as it helps me take the focus off of only myself.

Thank you, Caitlin,

J.

Caitlin wrote:

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> Again, this sparks my interest because you also have asthma. Now I'm wondering

if there is a correlation between the joint swelling and lung capacity or

something like that  or maybe even the medication itself. It all started around

the same time (joint+lung problems). I know I'm grasping here, but like you've I

am just trying to make a connection. I use Advair and Albuteral inhalers.

> You might be having some kind of rebound affects from the prednisone

distraction part. Its about all we can do sometimes but it does work. > Take

care and hang in there!