Re: Mum my lungs hurt

[Guest guest]

My son complained - he said he felt like there were snakes in their. The Dr.

said he has GERD..

Rosemary in NY with 3 children (13, 10.6 and 6.6)

with CF. I have a dog named TOBI and have

coined the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT "

[Guest guest]

The painful lungs happened to my son when he was about 11 or 12, though

he described it as a painful chest. He was also lethargic and not

feeling well - I think because of dehydration at the time. We had x-rays

done and they didn't show anything significant ... the radiologist

thought there was a possible small spot of pneumonia but had not seen

any of my son's other x-rays. Later, when the CF doc compared them to a

previous set, there was nothing different. At any rate, he was given an

additional antibiotic and was better in a few days.

I hope Kristy's recovery will be as quick.

M

[Guest guest]

Barbara,

I'm glad she had the x-ray to rule out anything bad such as massive

infection or pneumothorax.

I'm wondering if it's pleuisy? I had that about five months after

was born. It hurts like (ummm, is this a G rated list?). Well,

suffice it to say, " It hurts! "

My lungs felt raw, I couldn't inhale or exhale deeply because lungs

felt like sandpaper scraping my ribs -- and I had a very uncomfortable

cramp on one side. I held myself very carefully to prevent sudden

movement, and walked slowly so I wouldn't have to breathe deeply. I'd

sit and rock at night with tears streaming down my face from the

pain.

Finally after two days (yes, how slow AM I?) I went to the doctor. He

took x-rays to rule out pneumonia or blood clot in the lung (can

happen after childbirth).

He diagnosed pleurisy and I thought he was nuts. I pictured some

Granny standing over her barefootted grandkids waving a spoonful of

cod liver oil saying, " I told you not to play in the rain. Now look,

you've gone and gotten that there pleurisy again! "

Anyway, he prescribed bed rest, drinking LOTS of water to hydrate the

lungs, and over-the-counter pain relievers. Warm compresses also

helped a lot.

An antibiotic wasn't needed in my situation. But if Kristy

continues trying to hold back coughing she could set herself up for a

secondary infection, and then she will need an antibiotic.

There are several spices that are good for inflammation, such as

cinnamon and ginger. Perhaps adding these in teas and warm cereals

right now will feel soothing. Turmeric also has good anti-inflammatory

properties, could you do a curry for dinner?

Lavender essential oil is soothing and has anti-inflammatory

properties. What about adding a few drops to her bath water -- along

with some eucalyptus to help open up breathing -- or mix some of

these oils in a carrier oil (such as mineral oil, almond oil, etc.)

and rub her chest and back.

I hope she feels well soon, and I'm crossing fingers the radiologist

doesn't find anything worse than pleurisy.

Kim

--- " Barbara " <gbnktilb@o...> wrote:

> Kristy came home from school yesterday complaining that her lungs

> hurt when she laughed, coughed etc. She is developing a mild cough,

> which I think she's holding back because it hurts. She has never

> had pain in her lungs before! There have been so many viruses etc

> going round school I think it's a miracle we've been lucky to date!

>

> Today after talking to her specialist, we've visited our local

> doctor and had chest xrays done....apparently they don't show

> anything 'raging' and the doctor commented on how well she did look.

> The xrays are being forwarded onto the specialist. The doctor

> suggested I give her panadol or panadeine (couldn't believe that

> one!) until her check up on Monday at the CF clinic and come back if

> she becomes very unwell. Have antibiotics on hand to start if the

> cough becomes more productive.

>

> Just interested to know if anyone else has children who

> experience 'painful lungs'?

>

> Barbara

> Mum to Kristy 13wcf

[Guest guest]

Barbra I hope that kristy starts feeling well soon I was wondering what

Panadol was. I have not encountered that. Well that I know of anyways.

Ashauna mom to 2 Maxwel almost 5 still testing and Colgan 7 months wcf.

[Guest guest]

Barbara,

Aren't the viruses going around wonderful at the moment. We actually

had stuff faxed to work from the health commission about various viruses

in our state. Did you go to the Gawler Show? Are you going to the

Royal Show? We are hoping to on Wednesday, depending on the weather.

, your neighbour!!!!

" Mum my lungs hurt "

Kristy came home from school yesterday complaining that her lungs

hurt when she laughed, coughed etc. She is developing a mild cough,

which I think she's holding back because it hurts. She has never

had pain in her lungs before! There have been so many viruses etc

going round school I think it's a miracle we've been lucky to date!

Today after talking to her specialist, we've visited our local

doctor and had chest xrays done....apparently they don't show

anything 'raging' and the doctor commented on how well she did look.

The xrays are being forwarded onto the specialist. The doctor

suggested I give her panadol or panadeine (couldn't believe that

one!) until her check up on Monday at the CF clinic and come back if

she becomes very unwell. Have antibiotics on hand to start if the

cough becomes more productive.

Just interested to know if anyone else has children who

experience 'painful lungs'?

Barbara

Mum to Kristy 13wcf

[Guest guest]

Hi

The viruses are shocking atm aren't they! I had Nicky home all last

week with a respiratory virus that set off her asthma, but she is

doing ok now. I am so glad (fingers crossed) the 'Footballers

virus' hasn't struck us yet, it's going around the High School.

We didn't go to the Gawler show but are hoping to go to the Adelaide

one on Sunday. Our plans are to stay in Adelaide overnight then go

to CF clinic appt on Monday. Lucky Greg has the day off Monday

This year Kristy has been the healthiest in the family. This is

only the second course of antibiotics this year, a miracle after

previous years. She said the pain in her lungs is much less today,

so I am hoping whatever it was is passing and the antibiotics nip

anything else brewing. Will feel much better after Clinic on

Monday. It was disappointing that the normal GP we saw was away on

Wednesday and so was the Dr we use as a backup.....The Dr we did see

was extremely nice but after our past experiences I am very

distrusting and get rather tired of having to explain the history of

why she was diagnosed so late, still I guess perhaps it may help

another patient one day!

> Barbara,

>

> Aren't the viruses going around wonderful at the moment. We

actually

> had stuff faxed to work from the health commission about various

viruses

> in our state. Did you go to the Gawler Show? Are you going to the

> Royal Show? We are hoping to on Wednesday, depending on the

weather.

>

> , your neighbour!!!!

[Guest guest]

LOL then I will be the only one safe from the Footballers virus,

being the only Power supporter in the house!

Great news about Eilish doing so well too! I hope you all enjoy

your weekend full of activities.

My girls want to see Nemo too. I even 'suffered' Maccas for lunch

today to help them collect the Nemo toys, lol! Still very young at

heart my girls!

Yes we're off to clinic Monday, was over the moon last time when the

Doctor said " see you in 3 months "

You must be getting excited about the trip now, you're going to the

Gold Coast aren't you?

> Barbara,

>

> You'd only get the footballer virus if your silly enough to follow

the

> Crows LoL!!! We are Power People! Guess who will win Sunday, yep

> Power.

>

> Eilish is at a sleep over b/day party tonight till 4pm tomorrow.

So

> is taking Liam into the cinema to see Nemo. Eilish and I

will see

> it Sunday at another b/day she is going to. She has also been

very well

> for the last 13 months. She had had nearly 13months hsp,

free. It

> is really good when this happens. I think after the initial shock

to

> her system of school last July when she was in for 3 weeks IV's her

> immune system has been toughened up.

>

> Are you in clinic this Monday? We don't need to go till the end of

> October, which is good as were going on the Make -A-Wish trip at

the

> beginning of October. Make A Wish have a fundraiser at the

Starplex

> tomorrow night, but we can't go.

>

> I hope you all stay well and enjoy the show.

>

> Love