Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Hi everybody! I am still alive, thank God! Getting over a nasty bout with double pneumonia - not fun! I have a question, while I was coughing (forever) my ribs were so painful that every time I coughed, I cried. Dr hoped it was just from coughing up my toenails and that it would go away when I stopped coughing. Well I'm coughing minimally now and my ribs are still awful, is this the RP? He said it was possible. Question is, what can I do about it? I can't be living on Vicodin! It's bad enough how often I have to take it for my back, now my ribs too? So long as I don't breathe, move, or God forbid, laugh, I'm OK. Soon as I start breathing again, the pain comes right back. Actually it never leaves, hurts just to lay in bed...everything hurts! I DO NOT LIKE THIS! Not one bit! Since you all have so much more experience with this than I do, does anyone have any ideas of what I can do? Now you know it is not like me to bitch and moan, but I need help! Anyone got any ideas? Help, and thanks for whatever you suggest, I'm open to anything - no comments necessary! Now, I want to know what has been going on since I've been in bed: How is Gloria's son? Heidi, how are you doing? The truth now! Dawn, have you heard from your doctor yet? , how's the not smoking doing? Glenda, how's everything with you? Sue, how are you doing? Adapting to life with RP? Lu, are you feeling better? Liz, everything all right in the Middle East? Oh, it will take too long to ask all these questions! IS EVERYONE OK? I feel like I've been out of touch for so long, it's making me crazy! Please let me know that everyone is ok, and if not, who I need to be praying for! Love you all, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Hi everybody! I am still alive, thank God! Getting over a nasty bout with double pneumonia - not fun! I have a question, while I was coughing (forever) my ribs were so painful that every time I coughed, I cried. Dr hoped it was just from coughing up my toenails and that it would go away when I stopped coughing. Well I'm coughing minimally now and my ribs are still awful, is this the RP? He said it was possible. Question is, what can I do about it? I can't be living on Vicodin! It's bad enough how often I have to take it for my back, now my ribs too? So long as I don't breathe, move, or God forbid, laugh, I'm OK. Soon as I start breathing again, the pain comes right back. Actually it never leaves, hurts just to lay in bed...everything hurts! I DO NOT LIKE THIS! Not one bit! Since you all have so much more experience with this than I do, does anyone have any ideas of what I can do? Now you know it is not like me to bitch and moan, but I need help! Anyone got any ideas? Help, and thanks for whatever you suggest, I'm open to anything - no comments necessary! Now, I want to know what has been going on since I've been in bed: How is Gloria's son? Heidi, how are you doing? The truth now! Dawn, have you heard from your doctor yet? , how's the not smoking doing? Glenda, how's everything with you? Sue, how are you doing? Adapting to life with RP? Lu, are you feeling better? Liz, everything all right in the Middle East? Oh, it will take too long to ask all these questions! IS EVERYONE OK? I feel like I've been out of touch for so long, it's making me crazy! Please let me know that everyone is ok, and if not, who I need to be praying for! Love you all, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Judy, Glad your finaly getting over the pneumonia. I had pneumonia a couple of monthes ago and had the same problem. The ribs on my right side hurt so bad I thought I broke them. It is better now, still hurts when I touch them but at least I can breath without having rib pain. Are you on an nsaid? Motrin takes the edge off the rib pain for me. BTW, is having her MRI on Monday to see whats going on with the brain tumor. Hugs, Sandy Hi everybody! I am still alive, thank God! Getting over a nasty bout with double pneumonia - not fun! I have a question, while I was coughing (forever) my ribs were so painful that every time I coughed, I cried. Dr hoped it was just from coughing up my toenails and that it would go away when I stopped coughing. Well I'm coughing minimally now and my ribs are still awful, is this the RP? He said it was possible. Question is, what can I do about it? I can't be living on Vicodin! It's bad enough how often I have to take it for my back, now my ribs too? So long as I don't breathe, move, or God forbid, laugh, I'm OK. Soon as I start breathing again, the pain comes right back. Actually it never leaves, hurts just to lay in bed...everything hurts! I DO NOT LIKE THIS! Not one bit! Since you all have so much more experience with this than I do, does anyone have any ideas of what I can do? Now you know it is not like me to bitch and moan, but I need help! Anyone got any ideas? Help, and thanks for whatever you suggest, I'm open to anything - no comments necessary! Now, I want to know what has been going on since I've been in bed: How is Gloria's son? Heidi, how are you doing? The truth now! Dawn, have you heard from your doctor yet? , how's the not smoking doing? Glenda, how's everything with you? Sue, how are you doing? Adapting to life with RP? Lu, are you feeling better? Liz, everything all right in the Middle East? Oh, it will take too long to ask all these questions! IS EVERYONE OK? I feel like I've been out of touch for so long, it's making me crazy! Please let me know that everyone is ok, and if not, who I need to be p! raying for! Love you all, JudyDISCLAIMER!!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 November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Judy, Glad your finaly getting over the pneumonia. I had pneumonia a couple of monthes ago and had the same problem. The ribs on my right side hurt so bad I thought I broke them. It is better now, still hurts when I touch them but at least I can breath without having rib pain. Are you on an nsaid? Motrin takes the edge off the rib pain for me. BTW, is having her MRI on Monday to see whats going on with the brain tumor. Hugs, Sandy Hi everybody! I am still alive, thank God! Getting over a nasty bout with double pneumonia - not fun! I have a question, while I was coughing (forever) my ribs were so painful that every time I coughed, I cried. Dr hoped it was just from coughing up my toenails and that it would go away when I stopped coughing. Well I'm coughing minimally now and my ribs are still awful, is this the RP? He said it was possible. Question is, what can I do about it? I can't be living on Vicodin! It's bad enough how often I have to take it for my back, now my ribs too? So long as I don't breathe, move, or God forbid, laugh, I'm OK. Soon as I start breathing again, the pain comes right back. Actually it never leaves, hurts just to lay in bed...everything hurts! I DO NOT LIKE THIS! Not one bit! Since you all have so much more experience with this than I do, does anyone have any ideas of what I can do? Now you know it is not like me to bitch and moan, but I need help! Anyone got any ideas? Help, and thanks for whatever you suggest, I'm open to anything - no comments necessary! Now, I want to know what has been going on since I've been in bed: How is Gloria's son? Heidi, how are you doing? The truth now! Dawn, have you heard from your doctor yet? , how's the not smoking doing? Glenda, how's everything with you? Sue, how are you doing? Adapting to life with RP? Lu, are you feeling better? Liz, everything all right in the Middle East? Oh, it will take too long to ask all these questions! IS EVERYONE OK? I feel like I've been out of touch for so long, it's making me crazy! Please let me know that everyone is ok, and if not, who I need to be p! raying for! Love you all, JudyDISCLAIMER!!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 November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Judy, you are such a sweetheart! I knew if I kept reading I'd find a post from you. I'm so sorry about the pneumonia... Gosh girl, you just have to get better soon. As far as the ribs..... who knows. My ribs flared often and boy,.... they hurt all over.. couldn't lay down, stand up, sit down or stand upside down. But I know with all the coughing you have done, that could be a major cause too. My mom always broke her ribs by coughing with pneumonia. Took a long time to heal.. Gee.. I'm lots of help huh? LOL The wellbuterin in working great with the smoking. I'm down to just one ......maybe two on a bad day. I hope by next week to be done with them totally. You take care and let us know how you are doing... know I love ya and miss you. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Judy, you are such a sweetheart! I knew if I kept reading I'd find a post from you. I'm so sorry about the pneumonia... Gosh girl, you just have to get better soon. As far as the ribs..... who knows. My ribs flared often and boy,.... they hurt all over.. couldn't lay down, stand up, sit down or stand upside down. But I know with all the coughing you have done, that could be a major cause too. My mom always broke her ribs by coughing with pneumonia. Took a long time to heal.. Gee.. I'm lots of help huh? LOL The wellbuterin in working great with the smoking. I'm down to just one ......maybe two on a bad day. I hope by next week to be done with them totally. You take care and let us know how you are doing... know I love ya and miss you. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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