Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Ann, I don't think there is any such thing as a "little" pleurisy. I've had it and it's OK as long as you don't breathe! Every breath was like having a heart attack! I was one sick puppy. Of course, I got it after the flu, pneumonia, the flu again, and then pleurisy. I was home in bed for two months! Thank God you went to the doctor right away, you don't want to let that settle in your chest! I think my problem was that I have such a nice, big chest that once it found a good home, it wasn't about to leave!! Please take care of yourself, OK? Stay warm, lots of liquids, and lots of rest! Love, Judy bronchitis I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my post. I called the Dr.yesterday and they got me in right away. He said I had a little pleurisy.And put me on a different antibiotic. I feel much better to day.Cathy, they did the ct scan last month everything was o.k.Thanks again,AnnDISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Ann, I don't think there is any such thing as a "little" pleurisy. I've had it and it's OK as long as you don't breathe! Every breath was like having a heart attack! I was one sick puppy. Of course, I got it after the flu, pneumonia, the flu again, and then pleurisy. I was home in bed for two months! Thank God you went to the doctor right away, you don't want to let that settle in your chest! I think my problem was that I have such a nice, big chest that once it found a good home, it wasn't about to leave!! Please take care of yourself, OK? Stay warm, lots of liquids, and lots of rest! Love, Judy bronchitis I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my post. I called the Dr.yesterday and they got me in right away. He said I had a little pleurisy.And put me on a different antibiotic. I feel much better to day.Cathy, they did the ct scan last month everything was o.k.Thanks again,AnnDISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Kimber, thanks. Today was a much better day. I think the worst of the bronchitis is over. Between that and the surgery, it really kicked my butt. However, my pancreas seems to be behaving itself pretty well the last few days. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 , I am glad to hear that the bronchitis is on it's way out the door. Take it easy and don't overdo it now that you are starting to feel better. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed physician or health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 If you feel you need to cough and can't because of weak muscles, ask your physician about orderign a cough assit device. These units make a big difference for individuals with post polio syndrome and/or some of the dystrophies. lanebristow@...> wrote: I think I have bronchitis. My pulmo put me on prednisone and an antibiotic yesterday. This scares me as I have such weak repsiratory muscles. Any suggestions from any of you? I am coughing and generally feel terrible.I am supposed to go see my pulmo. next week but sooner if I am not improving in the next day or so.This is such a busy time of year and I feel like I have so much to do but some things may not get done. Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. You can try laying over your bed with your head hanging off and face down and try coughing that way. You get the assist of gravity that way. My sons with asthma did this when young. I hope you feel better soon. laurie > If you feel you need to cough and can't because of weak muscles, ask your > physician about orderign a cough assit device. These units make a big > difference for individuals with post polio syndrome and/or some of the > dystrophies. > > lanebristow@...> wrote: I think I have bronchitis. My pulmo > put me on prednisone and an > > antibiotic yesterday. This scares me as I have such weak repsiratory > muscles. Any suggestions from any of you? I am coughing and generally > feel terrible.I am supposed to go see my pulmo. next week but sooner if > I am not improving in the next day or so.This is such a busy time of > year and I feel like I have so much to do but some things may not get > done. > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Thanks to you all. I ended up seeing my pulmo today because I am not better. He did a chest xray which did not show pneumonia- thank goodness! But my breathing tests he did were quite low and he feels my respiratory muscles are weakening more overall and certaintly aren't being helped by me being sick. He upped the prednisone with a slower taper and added another antibiotic.I go back to see him next week. I hope these meds kick in soon. Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. You can try laying over your bed with your head hanging off and face down and try coughing that way. You get the assist of gravity that way. My sons with asthma did this when young. I hope you feel better soon. laurie > If you feel you need to cough and can't because of weak muscles, ask your > physician about orderign a cough assit device. These units make a big > difference for individuals with post polio syndrome and/or some of the > dystrophies. > > lanebristow@...> wrote: I think I have bronchitis. My pulmo > put me on prednisone and an > > antibiotic yesterday. This scares me as I have such weak repsiratory > muscles. Any suggestions from any of you? I am coughing and generally > feel terrible.I am supposed to go see my pulmo. next week but sooner if > I am not improving in the next day or so.This is such a busy time of > year and I feel like I have so much to do but some things may not get > done. > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Do you have a nebulizer machine? I don't like to use mine as much as I should, but it is the only way I can get better when I am dealing with an infection and my asthma gives me problems. Just an idea. laurie > Thanks to you all. I ended up seeing my pulmo today because I am not > better. He did a chest xray which did not show pneumonia- thank goodness! > But my breathing tests he did were quite low and he feels my respiratory > muscles are weakening more overall and certaintly aren't being helped by me > being sick. He upped the prednisone with a slower taper and added another > antibiotic.I go back to see him next week. I hope these meds kick in soon. > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. > > You can try laying over your bed with your head hanging off and face > down and try coughing that way. You get the assist of gravity that > way. My sons with asthma did this when young. > > I hope you feel better soon. > > laurie > > > > If you feel you need to cough and can't because of weak muscles, ask > your > > physician about orderign a cough assit device. These units make a big > > difference for individuals with post polio syndrome and/or some of the > > dystrophies. > > > > lanebristow@...> wrote: I think I have bronchitis. My > pulmo > > put me on prednisone and an > > > > antibiotic yesterday. This scares me as I have such weak repsiratory > > muscles. Any suggestions from any of you? I am coughing and generally > > feel terrible.I am supposed to go see my pulmo. next week but sooner if > > I am not improving in the next day or so.This is such a busy time of > > year and I feel like I have so much to do but some things may not get > > done. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > herein > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e > mail > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > their > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one > is > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > attack. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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