Guest guest Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009  Oh Peggy... I read your post earlier and just went limp. I read Bruce's post to you too and what more can I say? I'm so sorry to read in black and white that you are progressing. I am too and I know we will progress more. I HATE THIS DISEASE. DAMNIT! DAMNIT! DAMNIT! I'm thinking it's hard not to be out there in the kitchen rattlin' those pots and pans. I'm glad you are not in a lot of pain. Just keep on lovin' us all Peggy. It's what you do best anyhow... I love you. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! �Re: I was a member two years ago and have come back for support and strength from all of you courageous membersHi Barb, I do remember you. I am glad you came back for comfort and to help us.� You have certainly been through the mill a few times. I am so sorry.� If I remember correctly you signed off Barb from Ky. Had a really cute dog.. LOL am I even close??� Anyhow welcome back and Take care of you. Love & Prayers, Peggy Florida, �IPF/UIP 2004 "I believe that friends are quiet angels�who lift us to our feet,� when our wings�have trouble remembering how to fly."� Hi.� My name is Barb and I was diagnosed about three years ago with IPF.� Then several months later I got diagnosed with Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� So, what do I have?� I don't have a clue, but whatever it is it is killing me.� I am on four liters of oxygen 24/7.� I have developed heart problems and am on prednisone daily.� I have difficulty walking a few feet without running out of breath.� I just spent two months in three different hospitals and three weeks in a nursing home.� I will be returning to the nursing home this coming Tuesday, because my 49 year old sister who works third shift found out it is hard to take care of someone in my shape,� May God Bless her, at least she gave it a try.� After one week, she is exhausted.� � I have read your posts and can relate to the post that talked about pain.� Yes, I know what they are talking about.�� It is pain, but not pain.�� It is very scary trying to catch your breath and can't and it kinda hurts.� Anyway, it is a daily thing for me to feel this kind of pain.��� � I am gaining a lot of water weight and wondering if anyone else is blowing up like a balloon.� Also, I have a� lot of swelling of the feet and legs.�� My diabetes is out of control.� I am up to three shots a day.� Anybody else feel like their life has spun out of control? � I joined this group to offer support to other sufferer's of this lung disease and I also joined it to get much needed support.� I feel like my life is at the end and it is frightening. � May God Bless You All, � Barb � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Hi. My name is Barb and I am a 51 year old female who lives in southern Kentucky.� I was a member two years ago.�� Now, I am back.�� I have had two diagnoses one is IPF and the other is Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� Which one do I have?� I don't have a clue.� All I know is it is pretty apparent I am dying.� Dummy me, quit smoking New Year's Eve of this year and about two weeks ago I smoked two cigarettes and had a big set back and am still trying to recover.� I would give anything had I quit smoking when I was first diagnosed.� � I am on four liters of oxygen, prednisone, warfarin, heart medication and so much more.� Yep, now my lungs are affecting my heart.�� I can't walk but a few feet and I am totally out of breath.� I just spent two months in the hospital, originally admitted for my breathing or lack of, congestive heart failure, then I somehow managed to cough so much that I tore open the vessels in my lower stomach and almost died of internal bleed.� I had to have several pints of blood and plasma.� At least that is what they tell me.� When the dr.'s found the bleed, they put me on diladah (not sure of the spelling, but it is a strong pain killer given to me in my IV).����So, most of what I know about the bleed is hearsay.�� After being in three different hospitals (transferred from one to the other), I spent twenty days in the nursing home doing rehabilitation, because my legs became so weak from lying on my back that I had to get the strength back in them so I could walk.� Now, I am living with my 49 year old sister who works third shift and who has decided after a� week with me being here, that I am just to much to care for, so I am being readmitted to the nursing home this coming Tuesday.� There I will be until I die. � I read your posts and can relate to the pain thing.�� That is all I know to call it is pain.� It is pain , but it isn't pain.� It is kinda smothering with the sense of pressure on my chest. � I am having tremendous difficulty with water weight.� Is anyone else blowing up like a balloon?� Also, I am having memory problems.� I can't even remember what my screen name was when I was in this group last.� Anyone else having memory problems?� � I joined this group to get encouragement to go on, I also want to provide encouragement to others.� So, please feel free to ask me questions or offer me advice. � May God Bless You All, � Barb � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks Sher, you know I do love everyone in our Air Family. Joyce and I used to talk about how this disease progresses and shedropped so quickly her last year. I am hoping I will be stable for a while. I am still up and around the house and church on Sundays. I have missed the last three ( runnin the roads)  I am going tomorrow. I went back and read a lot of posts from the past and was surprised at the emotion it brought. I can just hear little Rita from Ca.'s small voice. Gingers sweet Texas drawl. Doris and so many this is really a nasty thing.I do not intend to stop doing until can't do anymore..lolPlease don't worry I am in good spirits and happy. Sometimes I question my own sanity so I take a physico pill. Life ain't for sissies. Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Oh Peggy... I read your post earlier and just went limp. I read Bruce's post to you too and what more can I say?I'm so sorry to read in black and white that you are progressing. I am too and I know we will progress more. I HATE THIS DISEASE. DAMNIT! DAMNIT! DAMNIT!I'm thinking it's hard not to be out there in the kitchen rattlin' those pots and pans.I'm glad you are not in a lot of pain.Just keep on lovin' us all Peggy. It's what you do best anyhow...I love you.MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR.   NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!�Re: I was a member two years ago and have come back for support and strength from all of you courageous membersHi Barb, I do remember you. I am glad you came back for comfort and to help us.�You have certainly been through the mill a few times. I am so sorry.�If I remember correctly you signed off Barb from Ky. Had a really cute dog..LOL am I even close??�Anyhow welcome back and Take care of you.Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida, �IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels�who lift us to our feet,�when our wings�have trouble remembering how to fly."�Hi.� My name is Barb and I was diagnosed about three years ago with IPF.� Then several months later I got diagnosed with Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� So, what do I have?� I don't have a clue, but whatever it is it is killing me.� I am on four liters of oxygen 24/7.� I have developed heart problems and am on prednisone daily.� I have difficulty walking a few feet without running out of breath.� I just spent two months in three different hospitals and three weeks in a nursing home.� I will be returning to the nursing home this coming Tuesday, because my 49 year old sister who works third shift found out it is hard to take care of someone in my shape,� May God Bless her, at least she gave it a try.� After one week, she is exhausted.��I have read your posts and can relate to the post that talked about pain.� Yes, I know what they are talking about.�� It is pain, but not pain.�� It is very scary trying to catch your breath and can't and it kinda hurts.� Anyway, it is a daily thing for me to feel this kind of pain.����I am gaining a lot of water weight and wondering if anyone else is blowing up like a balloon.� Also, I have a� lot of swelling of the feet and legs.�� My diabetes is out of control.� I am up to three shots a day.� Anybody else feel like their life has spun out of control?�I joined this group to offer support to other sufferer's of this lung disease and I also joined it to get much needed support.� I feel like my life is at the end and it is frightening.�May God Bless You All,�Barb�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Hi. My name is Barb and I am a 51 year old female who lives in southern Kentucky.� I was a member two years ago.�� Now, I am back.�� I have had two diagnoses one is IPF and the other is Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� Which one do I have?� I don't have a clue.� All I know is it is pretty apparent I am dying.� Dummy me, quit smoking New Year's Eve of this year and about two weeks ago I smoked two cigarettes and had a big set back and am still trying to recover.� I would give anything had I quit smoking when I was first diagnosed.��I am on four liters of oxygen, prednisone, warfarin, heart medication and so much more.� Yep, now my lungs are affecting my heart.�� I can't walk but a few feet and I am totally out of breath.� I just spent two months in the hospital, originally admitted for my breathing or lack of, congestive heart failure, then I somehow managed to cough so much that I tore open the vessels in my lower stomach and almost died of internal bleed.� I had to have several pints of blood and plasma.� At least that is what they tell me.� When the dr.'s found the bleed, they put me on diladah (not sure of the spelling, but it is a strong pain killer given to me in my IV).����So, most of what I know about the bleed is hearsay.�� After being in three different hospitals (transferred from one to the other), I spent twenty days in the nursing home doing rehabilitation, because my legs became so weak from lying on my back that I had to get the strength back in them so I could walk.� Now, I am living with my 49 year old sister who works third shift and who has decided after a� week with me being here, that I am just to much to care for, so I am being readmitted to the nursing home this coming Tuesday.� There I will be until I die.�I read your posts and can relate to the pain thing.�� That is all I know to call it is pain.� It is pain , but it isn't pain.� It is kinda smothering with the sense of pressure on my chest.�I am having tremendous difficulty with water weight.� Is anyone else blowing up like a balloon?� Also, I am having memory problems.� I can't even remember what my screen name was when I was in this group last.� Anyone else having memory problems?��I joined this group to get encouragement to go on, I also want to provide encouragement to others.� So, please feel free to ask me questions or offer me advice.�May God Bless You All,�Barb������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009  Peggy...You will always be in good spirits and happy dear heart. We are who we are to the bone. I'm a love-worrier and I'll always be that way. If I love ya...I'll worry about ya! {;o) bless my little pointed head. You are so right, life ain't for sissies. We'll do it one day at a time, all of us together... MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! �Re: I was a member two years ago and have come back for support and strength from all of you courageous membersHi Barb, I do remember you. I am glad you came back for comfort and to help us.� You have certainly been through the mill a few times. I am so sorry.� If I remember correctly you signed off Barb from Ky. Had a really cute dog.. LOL am I even close??� Anyhow welcome back and Take care of you. Love & Prayers, Peggy Florida, �IPF/UIP 2004 "I believe that friends are quiet angels�who lift us to our feet,� when our wings�have trouble remembering how to fly."� Hi.� My name is Barb and I was diagnosed about three years ago with IPF.� Then several months later I got diagnosed with Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� So, what do I have?� I don't have a clue, but whatever it is it is killing me.� I am on four liters of oxygen 24/7.� I have developed heart problems and am on prednisone daily.� I have difficulty walking a few feet without running out of breath.� I just spent two months in three different hospitals and three weeks in a nursing home.� I will be returning to the nursing home this coming Tuesday, because my 49 year old sister who works third shift found out it is hard to take care of someone in my shape,� May God Bless her, at least she gave it a try.� After one week, she is exhausted.� � I have read your posts and can relate to the post that talked about pain.� Yes, I know what they are talking about.�� It is pain, but not pain.�� It is very scary trying to catch your breath and can't and it kinda hurts.� Anyway, it is a daily thing for me to feel this kind of pain.��� � I am gaining a lot of water weight and wondering if anyone else is blowing up like a balloon.� Also, I have a� lot of swelling of the feet and legs.�� My diabetes is out of control.� I am up to three shots a day.� Anybody else feel like their life has spun out of control? � I joined this group to offer support to other sufferer's of this lung disease and I also joined it to get much needed support.� I feel like my life is at the end and it is frightening. � May God Bless You All, � Barb � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Hi. My name is Barb and I am a 51 year old female who lives in southern Kentucky.� I was a member two years ago.�� Now, I am back.�� I have had two diagnoses one is IPF and the other is Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� Which one do I have?� I don't have a clue.� All I know is it is pretty apparent I am dying.� Dummy me, quit smoking New Year's Eve of this year and about two weeks ago I smoked two cigarettes and had a big set back and am still trying to recover.� I would give anything had I quit smoking when I was first diagnosed.� � I am on four liters of oxygen, prednisone, warfarin, heart medication and so much more.� Yep, now my lungs are affecting my heart.�� I can't walk but a few feet and I am totally out of breath.� I just spent two months in the hospital, originally admitted for my breathing or lack of, congestive heart failure, then I somehow managed to cough so much that I tore open the vessels in my lower stomach and almost died of internal bleed.� I had to have several pints of blood and plasma.� At least that is what they tell me.� When the dr.'s found the bleed, they put me on diladah (not sure of the spelling, but it is a strong pain killer given to me in my IV).����So, most of what I know about the bleed is hearsay.�� After being in three different hospitals (transferred from one to the other), I spent twenty days in the nursing home doing rehabilitation, because my legs became so weak from lying on my back that I had to get the strength back in them so I could walk.� Now, I am living with my 49 year old sister who works third shift and who has decided after a� week with me being here, that I am just to much to care for, so I am being readmitted to the nursing home this coming Tuesday.� There I will be until I die. � I read your posts and can relate to the pain thing.�� That is all I know to call it is pain.� It is pain , but it isn't pain.� It is kinda smothering with the sense of pressure on my chest. � I am having tremendous difficulty with water weight.� Is anyone else blowing up like a balloon?� Also, I am having memory problems.� I can't even remember what my screen name was when I was in this group last.� Anyone else having memory problems?� � I joined this group to get encouragement to go on, I also want to provide encouragement to others.� So, please feel free to ask me questions or offer me advice. � May God Bless You All, � Barb � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Peggy you are so right life ain't for sissies!!! Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Re: Barb Ky>PeggyTo: Breathe-Support Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 2:05 PM Thanks Sher, you know I do love everyone in our Air Family. Joyce and I used to talk about how this disease progresses and she dropped so quickly her last year. I am hoping I will be stable for a while. I am still up and around the house and church on Sundays. I have missed the last three ( runnin the roads) I am going tomorrow. I went back and read a lot of posts from the past and was surprised at the emotion it brought. I can just hear little Rita from Ca.'s small voice. Gingers sweet Texas drawl. Doris and so many this is really a nasty thing. I do not intend to stop doing until can't do anymore..lol Please don't worry I am in good spirits and happy. Sometimes I question my own sanity so I take a physico pill. Life ain't for sissies. Love & Prayers, Peggy Florida, IPF/UIP 2004 "I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Oh Peggy... I read your post earlier and just went limp. I read Bruce's post to you too and what more can I say? I'm so sorry to read in black and white that you are progressing. I am too and I know we will progress more. I HATE THIS DISEASE. DAMNIT! DAMNIT! DAMNIT! I'm thinking it's hard not to be out there in the kitchen rattlin' those pots and pans. I'm glad you are not in a lot of pain. Just keep on lovin' us all Peggy. It's what you do best anyhow... I love you. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! �Re: I was a member two years ago and have come back for support and strength from all of you courageous membersHi Barb, I do remember you. I am glad you came back for comfort and to help us.� You have certainly been through the mill a few times. I am so sorry.� If I remember correctly you signed off Barb from Ky. Had a really cute dog.. LOL am I even close??� Anyhow welcome back and Take care of you. Love & Prayers, Peggy Florida, �IPF/UIP 2004 "I believe that friends are quiet angels�who lift us to our feet,� when our wings�have trouble remembering how to fly."� Hi.� My name is Barb and I was diagnosed about three years ago with IPF.� Then several months later I got diagnosed with Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� So, what do I have?� I don't have a clue, but whatever it is it is killing me.� I am on four liters of oxygen 24/7.� I have developed heart problems and am on prednisone daily.� I have difficulty walking a few feet without running out of breath.� I just spent two months in three different hospitals and three weeks in a nursing home.� I will be returning to the nursing home this coming Tuesday, because my 49 year old sister who works third shift found out it is hard to take care of someone in my shape,� May God Bless her, at least she gave it a try.� After one week, she is exhausted.� � I have read your posts and can relate to the post that talked about pain.� Yes, I know what they are talking about.�� It is pain, but not pain.�� It is very scary trying to catch your breath and can't and it kinda hurts.� Anyway, it is a daily thing for me to feel this kind of pain.��� � I am gaining a lot of water weight and wondering if anyone else is blowing up like a balloon.� Also, I have a� lot of swelling of the feet and legs.�� My diabetes is out of control.� I am up to three shots a day.� Anybody else feel like their life has spun out of control? � I joined this group to offer support to other sufferer's of this lung disease and I also joined it to get much needed support.� I feel like my life is at the end and it is frightening. � May God Bless You All, � Barb � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Hi. My name is Barb and I am a 51 year old female who lives in southern Kentucky.� I was a member two years ago.�� Now, I am back.�� I have had two diagnoses one is IPF and the other is Adult Pulmonary Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis.� Which one do I have?� I don't have a clue.� All I know is it is pretty apparent I am dying.� Dummy me, quit smoking New Year's Eve of this year and about two weeks ago I smoked two cigarettes and had a big set back and am still trying to recover.� I would give anything had I quit smoking when I was first diagnosed.� � I am on four liters of oxygen, prednisone, warfarin, heart medication and so much more.� Yep, now my lungs are affecting my heart.�� I can't walk but a few feet and I am totally out of breath.� I just spent two months in the hospital, originally admitted for my breathing or lack of, congestive heart failure, then I somehow managed to cough so much that I tore open the vessels in my lower stomach and almost died of internal bleed.� I had to have several pints of blood and plasma.� At least that is what they tell me.� When the dr.'s found the bleed, they put me on diladah (not sure of the spelling, but it is a strong pain killer given to me in my IV).����So, most of what I know about the bleed is hearsay.�� After being in three different hospitals (transferred from one to the other), I spent twenty days in the nursing home doing rehabilitation, because my legs became so weak from lying on my back that I had to get the strength back in them so I could walk.� Now, I am living with my 49 year old sister who works third shift and who has decided after a� week with me being here, that I am just to much to care for, so I am being readmitted to the nursing home this coming Tuesday.� There I will be until I die. � I read your posts and can relate to the pain thing.�� That is all I know to call it is pain.� It is pain , but it isn't pain.� It is kinda smothering with the sense of pressure on my chest. � I am having tremendous difficulty with water weight.� Is anyone else blowing up like a balloon?� Also, I am having memory problems.� I can't even remember what my screen name was when I was in this group last.� Anyone else having memory problems?� � I joined this group to get encouragement to go on, I also want to provide encouragement to others.� So, please feel free to ask me questions or offer me advice. � May God Bless You All, � Barb � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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