LibraryLover Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying for our dear friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Absolutely! Are you close to her, Rough Collie? If so, would you mind keeping us updated? Thanks! I'm still pretty new here, but I've already learned so much from reading Jean's posts. I hope she gets well very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Did something else happen this morning? I am praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hey, it's me! I'm ok. Well, not really ok. It takes me 5 min. to get down the hall to the bathroom and I'm gasping and coughing for quite a while afterward. But I'm ok. Dh has gone back to bed instead of going to work so I think that means he's staying home today. I really scared him last night. My poor dd cries every time I have a coughing jag. That doesn't help her croup which had gotten better and then has gotten worse again. A near-by friend e-mailed and said she's coming by to do some housework. She did not ask. Which means that she's a good friend and knows that this is the only way I will admit I need help. (Yes, I know. But I like to look on the positive side of things, you know?) I will talk to dh more about the medical side of things. He was telling me that the medical director where he works (he's a nurse manager) was in the hospital with the exact same symptoms as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: I will keep praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hey, it's me! I'm ok. Well, not really ok. It takes me 5 min. to get down the hall to the bathroom and I'm gasping and coughing for quite a while afterward. But I'm ok. Dh has gone back to bed instead of going to work so I think that means he's staying home today. I really scared him last night. My poor dd cries every time I have a coughing jag. That doesn't help her croup which had gotten better and then has gotten worse again. A near-by friend e-mailed and said she's coming by to do some housework. She did not ask. Which means that she's a good friend and knows that this is the only way I will admit I need help. (Yes, I know. But I like to look on the positive side of things, you know?) I will talk to dh more about the medical side of things. He was telling me that the medical director where he works (he's a nurse manager) was in the hospital with the exact same symptoms as mine. Feel better soon, Jean. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hope you are feeling better real soon Jean:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hey, it's me! I'm ok. Well, not really ok. It takes me 5 min. to get down the hall to the bathroom and I'm gasping and coughing for quite a while afterward. But I'm ok. Dh has gone back to bed instead of going to work so I think that means he's staying home today. I really scared him last night. My poor dd cries every time I have a coughing jag. That doesn't help her croup which had gotten better and then has gotten worse again. A near-by friend e-mailed and said she's coming by to do some housework. She did not ask. Which means that she's a good friend and knows that this is the only way I will admit I need help. (Yes, I know. But I like to look on the positive side of things, you know?) I will talk to dh more about the medical side of things. He was telling me that the medical director where he works (he's a nurse manager) was in the hospital with the exact same symptoms as mine. :grouphug: Sounds like you have support close by. That's good. Praying for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 May you feel better and get well soon. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revwife Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'll be praying for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Jean is always on my list. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying Jean...:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) She did not ask. Which means that she's a good friend and knows that this is the only way I will admit I need help. (Yes, I know. But I like to look on the positive side of things, you know?) There is a huge difference between looking on the bright side and being in denial. Go to the doctor. I'm glad your DH and your friend are on the spot to take care of you. A strong person accepts help when they need it. Be strong. I mostly said all that to bump this because you need as many prayers as possible. I can't resist saying more than "bump" because I'm a loudmouth. :001_smile: Besides which, you are not OK. Edited November 9, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hey, it's me! I'm ok. Well, not really ok. It takes me 5 min. to get down the hall to the bathroom and I'm gasping and coughing for quite a while afterward. But I'm ok. Dh has gone back to bed instead of going to work so I think that means he's staying home today. I really scared him last night. My poor dd cries every time I have a coughing jag. That doesn't help her croup which had gotten better and then has gotten worse again. A near-by friend e-mailed and said she's coming by to do some housework. She did not ask. Which means that she's a good friend and knows that this is the only way I will admit I need help. (Yes, I know. But I like to look on the positive side of things, you know?) I will talk to dh more about the medical side of things. He was telling me that the medical director where he works (he's a nurse manager) was in the hospital with the exact same symptoms as mine. It could be walking pneumonia and some medicine will clear you up in a jiffy (or a week). Please, consider that if you allow this to fester too long you could be taking a *simple* issue (fixed with a perscription) and turning it into a BIG issue (fixed with some hospital time). We need you healthy here, Jean. Oh... and your family does too :lol: :grouphug: Praying for you some more :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Most definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: have we ruled out pertussis? there is an epidemic of it here in SoCal, because so many are not vaccinated AND adults need a booster or they can get it, too. the good news is that if that is what it is, antibiotics work well if you get them sooner rather than later. get thee to urgent care.... please? :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: Prayers to you Jean for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: have we ruled out pertussis? there is an epidemic of it here in SoCal, because so many are not vaccinated AND adults need a booster or they can get it, too. the good news is that if that is what it is, antibiotics work well if you get them sooner rather than later. get thee to urgent care.... please? :grouphug: ann I've had the adult booster. Dh (an RN) is adamant that it is not pertussis. I'm actually finally able to sleep even though I have to sleep sitting upright in an armchair. If I lie down even with my head elevated, I cough so much that I'm close to vomiting. This is day 3 of a fever that is not high but just will not go away despite alternating tylenol and motrin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 JeanI hope you are feeling better sooner than later we need your words of wisdom around here. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Feel better, Jean! Go to the doctor, if there is any way you can. I have had adult croup and it is terrible. Whooping cough is going around, too. You ought to at least find out whether you are contagious. It sounds like perhaps some steroid for a few days would help tremendously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying, Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in NY Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: Praying that you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug:Praying:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Oh my. :grouphug: Take care, Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Jean, I read all your posts hoping that by the time I got to the end, you would have said you were going to the hospital. Please consider doing so. I'm very worried about you!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Oh no. So sorry to hear. Praying for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I've had the adult booster. Dh (an RN) is adamant that it is not pertussis. I'm actually finally able to sleep even though I have to sleep sitting upright in an armchair. If I lie down even with my head elevated, I cough so much that I'm close to vomiting. This is day 3 of a fever that is not high but just will not go away despite alternating tylenol and motrin. I would not be so concerned about the fever especially since it is not high. Your body is trying to kill the virus or bacteria. Have they checked for pneumonia? Or TB? Since your immune system has been compromised during the last year (or longer?) they should run all kinds of tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I would not be so concerned about the fever especially since it is not high. Your body is trying to kill the virus or bacteria. Have they checked for pneumonia? Or TB? Since your immune system has been compromised during the last year (or longer?) they should run all kinds of tests. They did chest x-rays at the ER on Sunday. It was negative for pneumonia and TB. I test positive for TB so they always check to make sure it hasn't developed. No, I'm pretty sure because it has gone through ds a week ago and dd now, that this is a virus. It is a nasty virus though. I see the fact that I'm sleeping almost non-stop today as a very good sign. It has been so helpful to have dh home. He's cleaned hard all day and has cooked for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 They did chest x-rays at the ER on Sunday. It was negative for pneumonia and TB. I test positive for TB so they always check to make sure it hasn't developed. No, I'm pretty sure because it has gone through ds a week ago and dd now, that this is a virus. It is a nasty virus though. I see the fact that I'm sleeping almost non-stop today as a very good sign. It has been so helpful to have dh home. He's cleaned hard all day and has cooked for me too. Resting and sleeping does a body good! I am glad your dh is there as well. It sounded like a bit of a hairy situation the other day with just you and your kiddos at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 They did chest x-rays at the ER on Sunday. It was negative for pneumonia and TB. I test positive for TB so they always check to make sure it hasn't developed. No, I'm pretty sure because it has gone through ds a week ago and dd now, that this is a virus. It is a nasty virus though. I see the fact that I'm sleeping almost non-stop today as a very good sign. It has been so helpful to have dh home. He's cleaned hard all day and has cooked for me too. Glad to hear that you seem to be making progress. :grouphug: This is certainly turning out to be a nasty fall health-wise -- we have three out of five down here.......nothing as serious as you, but we had gone more than a year without anyone being ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 They did chest x-rays at the ER on Sunday. It was negative for pneumonia and TB. I test positive for TB so they always check to make sure it hasn't developed. No, I'm pretty sure because it has gone through ds a week ago and dd now, that this is a virus. It is a nasty virus though. I see the fact that I'm sleeping almost non-stop today as a very good sign. It has been so helpful to have dh home. He's cleaned hard all day and has cooked for me too. bless him! be well! ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I appreciate all the prayers so much. Basically the ER Doctor said that it is some kind of virus that has led to bronchitis. But because my immune system is so weak to begin with, it has been more difficult than usual. Dh just went out to the pharmacy for me. Well, my 5 min. allotment of the Hive is up. Back to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Jean, that virus is going around here too. That's how I ended up w/ bronchitis. The one thing that has helped me the most is the advair. She gave me a rescue inhaler too, but the advair made me feel soo much better. :grouphug: I hope you are feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :grouphug: Get well soon! Praying for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tani Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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momof3sofar Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 praying here as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 They did chest x-rays at the ER on Sunday. It was negative for pneumonia and TB. I test positive for TB so they always check to make sure it hasn't developed. No, I'm pretty sure because it has gone through ds a week ago and dd now, that this is a virus. It is a nasty virus though. I see the fact that I'm sleeping almost non-stop today as a very good sign. It has been so helpful to have dh home. He's cleaned hard all day and has cooked for me too. God bless your dh :) Praying for you Jean, I hope you heal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm praying for you Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 God bless your dh :) Praying for you Jean, I hope you heal quickly. Yes. He's staying home tomorrow too. He never stays home but I am totally unable to take care of myself let alone the kids. Though Monday when he did go to work my kids were such troopers at taking care of me. I'm hoping he will get my neighbor off my back. She knows exactly how sick I am and calls me every day wanting me to do "just a quick favor". I can barely talk so trying to explain to her has worn me out and just wasn't getting across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm glad you checked in. I've been worried all day. Now, get off the computer and go back to bed. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Oh Jean, I just happened to check the boards today. I will be praying too.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Praying for you:) I hope you feel better soon:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 :grouphug: Healing vibes headed your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 :grouphug: Praying for rest and healing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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