Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Joanie, How scary for you! I have not fainted yet but often have dizzy spells when I am sick. I hope others have answers for you and in the meantime, please know I am praying for Bud's quick recovery. God bless both of you- R. (52) Sarcoid/PF 3/2006 Carlsbad, California Subject: Bud faintedTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM Hello old friends and new friends -My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending on what we are doing.Thanks in advance for caring -Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Joanie, How scary for you! I have not fainted yet but often have dizzy spells when I am sick. I hope others have answers for you and in the meantime, please know I am praying for Bud's quick recovery. God bless both of you- R. (52) Sarcoid/PF 3/2006 Carlsbad, California Subject: Bud faintedTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM Hello old friends and new friends -My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending on what we are doing.Thanks in advance for caring -Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Joanie, How scary for you! I have not fainted yet but often have dizzy spells when I am sick. I hope others have answers for you and in the meantime, please know I am praying for Bud's quick recovery. God bless both of you- R. (52) Sarcoid/PF 3/2006 Carlsbad, California Subject: Bud faintedTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM Hello old friends and new friends -My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending on what we are doing.Thanks in advance for caring -Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, Oh I know that must have scared the life out of you. I am praying for you both. I have gotten very dizzy and nearly fell because I didn't want to bother to go outside to change my machine.Then the deal with the robutission wow that was scary.. All I could think is his tank may have emptied. Bless you both. I hate to look at the helplessness in 's face. This is really a nasty thing we are going through. I have never used a mask but I think I'll get one and try it out. God Bless, Peggy > > From: bud_kilmon > Subject: Bud fainted > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > on what we are doing. > Thanks in advance for caring - > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, I'm so sorry that this happened to you and Bud. I can only imagine how frightening it was for you. The only time I ever fainted was before I was diagnosed. It happened while I was at work in the middle of a meeting...lots of drama. You did exactly the right thing putting the cannula in his mouth. Some oxygen is better than none. I agree that asking the doctor about a mask is a good idea. Maybe he needs just a little more when doing something like climbing stairs. It's such a guessing game. In the meantime try to get yourself some rest in the midst of taking care of Bud. Give each other hugs for me! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more." Dr. Seuss To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:12:21 PMSubject: Bud fainted Hello old friends and new friends -My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending on what we are doing.Thanks in advance for caring -Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, I'm so sorry that this happened to you and Bud. I can only imagine how frightening it was for you. The only time I ever fainted was before I was diagnosed. It happened while I was at work in the middle of a meeting...lots of drama. You did exactly the right thing putting the cannula in his mouth. Some oxygen is better than none. I agree that asking the doctor about a mask is a good idea. Maybe he needs just a little more when doing something like climbing stairs. It's such a guessing game. In the meantime try to get yourself some rest in the midst of taking care of Bud. Give each other hugs for me! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more." Dr. Seuss To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:12:21 PMSubject: Bud fainted Hello old friends and new friends -My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending on what we are doing.Thanks in advance for caring -Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, I'm so sorry that this happened to you and Bud. I can only imagine how frightening it was for you. The only time I ever fainted was before I was diagnosed. It happened while I was at work in the middle of a meeting...lots of drama. You did exactly the right thing putting the cannula in his mouth. Some oxygen is better than none. I agree that asking the doctor about a mask is a good idea. Maybe he needs just a little more when doing something like climbing stairs. It's such a guessing game. In the meantime try to get yourself some rest in the midst of taking care of Bud. Give each other hugs for me! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more." Dr. Seuss To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:12:21 PMSubject: Bud fainted Hello old friends and new friends -My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending on what we are doing.Thanks in advance for caring -Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, Sorry to hear about Bud's fainting. I read that he passed out after climbing 3 steps. Climbing steps means that I need to turn up the O2 because Imy sat dropspretty quick. if I don't turn it up. I try to never climb steps that I don't have to climb. I wish Bud a speedy recovery from this bad spell. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl> > > > From: bud_kilmon bud_kilmon@> > Subject: Bud fainted> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends -> > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing.> > Thanks in advance for caring -> > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, Sorry to hear about Bud's fainting. I read that he passed out after climbing 3 steps. Climbing steps means that I need to turn up the O2 because Imy sat dropspretty quick. if I don't turn it up. I try to never climb steps that I don't have to climb. I wish Bud a speedy recovery from this bad spell. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl> > > > From: bud_kilmon bud_kilmon@> > Subject: Bud fainted> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends -> > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing.> > Thanks in advance for caring -> > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie, Sorry to hear about Bud's fainting. I read that he passed out after climbing 3 steps. Climbing steps means that I need to turn up the O2 because Imy sat dropspretty quick. if I don't turn it up. I try to never climb steps that I don't have to climb. I wish Bud a speedy recovery from this bad spell. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl> > > > From: bud_kilmon bud_kilmon@> > Subject: Bud fainted> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends -> > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing.> > Thanks in advance for caring -> > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Peggy - Thank you so much for your compassion - I did not realize you were in the hospital. I'm so sorry - it does not sound like any fun. Hope you get in a better room soon. I will let you know how the mask goes. Of course if he faints again, I hope my cell phone is close by, the mask within reach and help on the way! Take care - Love, Joanie > > > > From: bud_kilmon > > Subject: Bud fainted > > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing. > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Peggy - Thank you so much for your compassion - I did not realize you were in the hospital. I'm so sorry - it does not sound like any fun. Hope you get in a better room soon. I will let you know how the mask goes. Of course if he faints again, I hope my cell phone is close by, the mask within reach and help on the way! Take care - Love, Joanie > > > > From: bud_kilmon > > Subject: Bud fainted > > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing. > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Peggy - Thank you so much for your compassion - I did not realize you were in the hospital. I'm so sorry - it does not sound like any fun. Hope you get in a better room soon. I will let you know how the mask goes. Of course if he faints again, I hope my cell phone is close by, the mask within reach and help on the way! Take care - Love, Joanie > > > > From: bud_kilmon > > Subject: Bud fainted > > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing. > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Dear Jane - Thanks for responding and for understanding. Yes, we should have bumped his O2 to 10 before attempting the steps. Is anyone out there on more than 10 lpm? The regulator we have only goes to 8 but the LOX and concentrator both go up to 10. How high can he go? Our pulmo has the attitude of " Bud should be happy he's alive I never thought he would make it these past 2 years. " I would say lol, but it's not funny, just sad and true. (And we pay this guy?!) We have gone to 2 other pulmos who basically had same attitude; this one just has a much closer office. I think this board is the only group that truly understands from the patients' point of view. Joanie > > > > > > From: bud_kilmon bud_kilmon@ > > > Subject: Bud fainted > > > To: Breathe-Support > > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in > his > > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his > nose, > > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By > the > > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say > he > > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > > on what we are doing. > > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie ... I'm sorry to hear of Bud's fainting and your scare. Have you found out yet WHY he fainted? You both are in my prayers! MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Bud fainted> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends -> > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing.> > Thanks in advance for caring -> > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie ... I'm sorry to hear of Bud's fainting and your scare. Have you found out yet WHY he fainted? You both are in my prayers! MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Bud fainted> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends -> > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing.> > Thanks in advance for caring -> > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Joanie ... I'm sorry to hear of Bud's fainting and your scare. Have you found out yet WHY he fainted? You both are in my prayers! MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Bud fainted> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends -> > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > > on what we are doing.> > Thanks in advance for caring -> > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Beth - Hugs received and appreciated! The scariest thing about him collapsing was that split second wondering why? Was it the O2? a heart attack? a stroke? I just did not know what to do as he got more purple, so I did squeeze his nose and blow into his mouth as well. It is all very scary. Thanks for caring - Joanie > > Joanie, > I'm so sorry that this happened to you and Bud. I can only imagine how frightening it was for you. The only time I ever fainted was before I was diagnosed. It happened while I was at work in the middle of a meeting...lots of drama. > You did exactly the right thing putting the cannula in his mouth. Some oxygen is better than none. I agree that asking the doctor about a mask is a good idea. Maybe he needs just a little more when doing something like climbing stairs. It's such a guessing game. > In the meantime try to get yourself some rest in the midst of taking care of Bud. Give each other hugs for me! >  > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 >  > " Maybe Christmas, " he thought, " doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more. " > Dr. Seuss > > > > > ________________________________ > From: bud_kilmon > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:12:21 PM > Subject: Bud fainted > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > on what we are doing. > Thanks in advance for caring - > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Beth - Hugs received and appreciated! The scariest thing about him collapsing was that split second wondering why? Was it the O2? a heart attack? a stroke? I just did not know what to do as he got more purple, so I did squeeze his nose and blow into his mouth as well. It is all very scary. Thanks for caring - Joanie > > Joanie, > I'm so sorry that this happened to you and Bud. I can only imagine how frightening it was for you. The only time I ever fainted was before I was diagnosed. It happened while I was at work in the middle of a meeting...lots of drama. > You did exactly the right thing putting the cannula in his mouth. Some oxygen is better than none. I agree that asking the doctor about a mask is a good idea. Maybe he needs just a little more when doing something like climbing stairs. It's such a guessing game. > In the meantime try to get yourself some rest in the midst of taking care of Bud. Give each other hugs for me! >  > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 >  > " Maybe Christmas, " he thought, " doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more. " > Dr. Seuss > > > > > ________________________________ > From: bud_kilmon > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:12:21 PM > Subject: Bud fainted > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > on what we are doing. > Thanks in advance for caring - > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Beth - Hugs received and appreciated! The scariest thing about him collapsing was that split second wondering why? Was it the O2? a heart attack? a stroke? I just did not know what to do as he got more purple, so I did squeeze his nose and blow into his mouth as well. It is all very scary. Thanks for caring - Joanie > > Joanie, > I'm so sorry that this happened to you and Bud. I can only imagine how frightening it was for you. The only time I ever fainted was before I was diagnosed. It happened while I was at work in the middle of a meeting...lots of drama. > You did exactly the right thing putting the cannula in his mouth. Some oxygen is better than none. I agree that asking the doctor about a mask is a good idea. Maybe he needs just a little more when doing something like climbing stairs. It's such a guessing game. > In the meantime try to get yourself some rest in the midst of taking care of Bud. Give each other hugs for me! >  > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 >  > " Maybe Christmas, " he thought, " doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more. " > Dr. Seuss > > > > > ________________________________ > From: bud_kilmon > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:12:21 PM > Subject: Bud fainted > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > on what we are doing. > Thanks in advance for caring - > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Sher - When I talked to his doctor he said could have been not getting enough oxygen, he could be dehydrated or low on potassium. It's all a guessing game. (So he cut back his lasix and increased his potassium.) He is doing much better this morning, so everyday is Thanksgiving. Good to hear from you! Joanie > > > > > > From: bud_kilmon > > > Subject: Bud fainted > > > To: Breathe-Support > > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in > his > > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a > 2 > > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have > experience > > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his > nose, > > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little > good. > > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By > the > > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but > the > > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must > say he > > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator > depending > > > on what we are doing. > > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Sher - When I talked to his doctor he said could have been not getting enough oxygen, he could be dehydrated or low on potassium. It's all a guessing game. (So he cut back his lasix and increased his potassium.) He is doing much better this morning, so everyday is Thanksgiving. Good to hear from you! Joanie > > > > > > From: bud_kilmon > > > Subject: Bud fainted > > > To: Breathe-Support > > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in > his > > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a > 2 > > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have > experience > > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his > nose, > > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little > good. > > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By > the > > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but > the > > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must > say he > > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator > depending > > > on what we are doing. > > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Sher - When I talked to his doctor he said could have been not getting enough oxygen, he could be dehydrated or low on potassium. It's all a guessing game. (So he cut back his lasix and increased his potassium.) He is doing much better this morning, so everyday is Thanksgiving. Good to hear from you! Joanie > > > > > > From: bud_kilmon > > > Subject: Bud fainted > > > To: Breathe-Support > > > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > > > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in > his > > > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a > 2 > > > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have > experience > > > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his > nose, > > > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > > > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little > good. > > > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > > > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By > the > > > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but > the > > > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must > say he > > > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > > > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > > > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator > depending > > > on what we are doing. > > > Thanks in advance for caring - > > > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Dear - We take all the prayers we can get! Thank you so much for responding. I have been thinking about you lately. My 41 year old niece has just been diagnosed with sarcoidosis. She is a vibrant young mother with children in high, middle and elementary schools. She has cut her schedule way back and is trying to have a less stressful life, but this is not easy. Hope you are doing well - Joanie > > From: bud_kilmon > Subject: Bud fainted > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > on what we are doing. > Thanks in advance for caring - > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Dear - We take all the prayers we can get! Thank you so much for responding. I have been thinking about you lately. My 41 year old niece has just been diagnosed with sarcoidosis. She is a vibrant young mother with children in high, middle and elementary schools. She has cut her schedule way back and is trying to have a less stressful life, but this is not easy. Hope you are doing well - Joanie > > From: bud_kilmon > Subject: Bud fainted > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:12 PM > > > > > > > Hello old friends and new friends - > My husband, Bud, fainted yesterday, luckily as he plopped down in his > seated walker. He had just climbed 3 steps into our house after a 2 > hour car ride. Was just too much for him. Any of you have experience > with fainting? When he bent forward his cannula came out of his nose, > so while holding him up, trying to call 911, I tried putting the > cannula in his mouth, but his mouth was open and it did little good. > There was no way I could put it back in his nose, as his nose was > bleeding, and I was holding him up and just had no hands left. By the > time the ambulance arrived he was cogent and breathing some, but the > mask they put on him really helped. It was a nightmare. I must say he > has not fully recovered yet. I have asked his doctor for a > prescription for a mask. Anybody use a mask? Bud is on 8 lpm, > continuous flow. We use liquid, e-tanks and a concentrator depending > on what we are doing. > Thanks in advance for caring - > Joanie who loves Bud in Southern land, IPF 2006, PH 2007 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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