RoughCollie Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) Everyone please pray for Jean over the next few days. She isn't feeling well today. In fact, she either feels worse than she did yesterday, or she has stopped going full steam ahead despite feeling poorly. She will be going to a doctor soon -- hopefully tomorrow. Here is the link to the thread she posted yesterday, so her health problems have already been publicized here by her: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225630 "He is esp. concerned because when I was in the ER 2 weeks ago, my heart was not doing well at all. He told me that I have to go into the Dr. next week (boo-hiss! This is supposed to be our vacation!) He is concerned about possible congestive heart failure." The "he" referred to above is her DH, an experienced medical professional. Thank you, RC Edited November 22, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm fine. Really. I mean, I feel like carp today but when you have chronic problems, that isn't necessarily unusual. I am writing out my list of health problems and will have dh look it over to see what he would add or delete. I promise to call the Dr. tomorrow. I very much appreciate all the prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Jean, you are in my prayers:grouphug: I hope you get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) I'm fine. Yeah, yeah, yeah. If you are fine, then I'm a monkey's uncle. Edited November 21, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 OH, Jean, please take care of yourself! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm definitely praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Jean, you will be in my prayers as well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yeah, yeah, yeah. If you are fine, then I'm a monkey's uncle. I left you a voice message telling you that I am alive and well. Those squeaks on the phone are me (I'm not sure how well you can hear me without a voice). On second thought, perhaps leaving a message might backfire against me. . .:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemywhirlygirls Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Jean, Your DH AND your WTM family really do hope you'll get to the doc tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm praying from TN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 :grouphug: Hugs and prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 I left you a voice message telling you that I am alive and well. Those squeaks on the phone are me (I'm not sure how well you can hear me without a voice). On second thought, perhaps leaving a message might backfire against me. . .:D Well, carp. I left the phone beside the washing machine. I'm going to run right down there and have a listen. You do sound alive. But not well. Not well at all. On the bright side, it sounds like you are on the way to becoming a good mouser. Don't swish your tail angrily. That was a compliment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well, carp. I left the phone beside the washing machine. I'm going to run right down there and have a listen. You do sound alive. But not well. Not well at all. On the bright side, it sounds like you are on the way to becoming a good mouser. Don't swish your tail angrily. That was a compliment! Actually I think I probably sound more like the squeaky mouse than the mouser. But our cat still respects me. I make a very big mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Actually I think I probably sound more like the squeaky mouse than the mouser. But our cat still respects me. I make a very big mouse. I'm terrified of mice -- dead or alive. I'm not scared of you. Therefore, you cannot be a mouse. Which leaves being a mouser. I am concerned about your vocal cords. You sing well. You don't want anything to happen to them. Another good reason to go to a doctor. Edited November 22, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :bigear: See that? That's me. Me, waiting for you to come back and report to us that you actually did physically go in to see the doctor. In the meantime, hoping you'll be feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've been off here all weekend, and just saw this. I'm praying for you, Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (I love when one of the hive knows another IRL! :D You go, RC!) Jean, I'll have my prayer group cover you tomorrow--we meet at 8:15am until 9:15. Hoping you get some answers and some method of feeling better.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :bigear: See that? That's me. Me, waiting for you to come back and report to us that you actually did physically go in to see the doctor. In the meantime, hoping you'll be feeling better soon. I will call tomorrow first thing (my time). I do not know if they will be able to get me in right away but I will be available to go in whenever. Right now I am halfway through writing down a history of this past year's health issues. I'm as far as June. It is a bit depressing. I'll let dh look at it and tell me what he thinks. Since I can't really talk, I might just hand it to the Dr. and have him read it.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Jean, I value your level-headed advice too much for anything to happen to you, so PLEASE get your behind to the doctor! :D Praying for you to have answers and feel better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug:and praying for you Jean. Feel better real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'll pray for you, Jean! Hopefully the doctor will be able to get to the root of your problems so that you can start getting better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) (I love when one of the hive knows another IRL! :D You go, RC!) I don't know Jean IRL, unfortunately. In Internet World & Phone World, though, she's stuck with me. Edited November 22, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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i.love.lucy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 RC, thanks for bumping. I didn't see this earlier. Jean, :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug: Praying here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RoughCollie Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 bump again. I hope Jean will be able to see her doctor today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug: Good thoughts for you, jean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revwife Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'll be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Jean, Huge prayers and sending you positive 'get well soon' thoughts. ~Tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Praying here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in WA Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: Hoping Jean can get in to see the doctor in all this snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Any news? I've been praying today Jean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Went to the Dr. this morning. Some lab test results are not back yet. He has preliminarily diagnosed me with bronchitis and reactive airway disease with possibly it becoming asthma. An echocardiogram is scheduled for Dec. 1st. He wants to check to see how my thyroid and heart are doing as possible complications. He's also checking to see if I still have a UTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Went to the Dr. this morning. Some lab test results are not back yet. He has preliminarily diagnosed me with bronchitis and reactive airway disease with possibly it becoming asthma. An echocardiogram is scheduled for Dec. 1st. He wants to check to see how my thyroid and heart are doing as possible complications. He's also checking to see if I still have a UTI. Yay! Oh, of course, no yay that you are sick, but yay that you are on your way to a good diagnosis (I'm praying for that, I remember you've had issues in the past with docs..er...not really giving you their full attention, IIRC). Anyway, I hope you are not too tired out from getting out and about, and I hope that whatever he gives/gave you for the determined ills is quick to work. Keep taking it easy until you feel MUCH better. Let the others in your family handle Thanksgiving details. Just netflix Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving special and have a restful time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Went to the Dr. this morning. Some lab test results are not back yet. He has preliminarily diagnosed me with bronchitis and reactive airway disease with possibly it becoming asthma. An echocardiogram is scheduled for Dec. 1st. He wants to check to see how my thyroid and heart are doing as possible complications. He's also checking to see if I still have a UTI. Oh no, Jean! I wasn't on all day yesterday and when I saw this thread right here on the front page, the title made my heart skip a beat! Literally!!! I was really hoping it was the older thread resurrected. I really thought you'd continue to be getting better! I'm SO SORRY you're not!!! Thank you for keeping us posted. If you still have your UTI, make sure they CULTURE your urine. They will start you on antibiotics again, likely a different one. But make sure they CULTURE it so that they are certain it's being treated with the right antibiotic. Also, I wanted to share that my dh and possibly my ds15 (he's going to be getting tested for asthma soon) have a condition and I'm not sure if there's a name for it. While they don't have asthma, they DO have asthma triggered by sickness. What happens is that dh will get a bad cold and it will turn into bronchitis or pneumonia. Once this happens, is triggers asthma. He will have to go on antibiotics for the bronchitis/pneumonia and then be on the inhalers for a period of time. Two years back was the longest he was ever on his inhalers and I believe it was six months. I'm hoping this is what you have and NOT true asthma which will be a daily or chronic issue. Also, if you're going to be tested for asthma (ds will be and it's an hour long est) you might want to seriously consider being tested for allergies. I was just speaking to someone who told me once the allergies were cleared for her son, the asthma went away. He had many allergies: pets, environmental and food. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:I'm so sorry, Sweetie! I hope your echo and other tests come back normal and I pray for a complete and total healing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Went to the Dr. this morning. Some lab test results are not back yet. He has preliminarily diagnosed me with bronchitis and reactive airway disease with possibly it becoming asthma. An echocardiogram is scheduled for Dec. 1st. He wants to check to see how my thyroid and heart are doing as possible complications. He's also checking to see if I still have a UTI. Good, I'm glad you went to the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 :grouphug:prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 He has preliminarily diagnosed me with bronchitis and reactive airway disease with possibly it becoming asthma. An echocardiogram is scheduled for Dec. 1st. He wants to check to see how my thyroid and heart are doing as possible complications. He's also checking to see if I still have a UTI. Wow! That's a lot to check out. Sounds like you still need prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thinking of you, Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Prayers that the antibiotics work and you feel better in a couple days. Rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thank you, everyone, for the prayers. I feel very blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Went to the Dr. this morning. Some lab test results are not back yet. He has preliminarily diagnosed me with bronchitis and reactive airway disease with possibly it becoming asthma. An echocardiogram is scheduled for Dec. 1st. He wants to check to see how my thyroid and heart are doing as possible complications. He's also checking to see if I still have a UTI. Good for you, going in. Please take care of yourself, Jean. I will pray for you tomorrow every time I wash dishes. :D :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Also, I wanted to share that my dh and possibly my ds15 (he's going to be getting tested for asthma soon) have a condition and I'm not sure if there's a name for it. While they don't have asthma, they DO have asthma triggered by sickness. What happens is that dh will get a bad cold and it will turn into bronchitis or pneumonia. Once this happens, is triggers asthma. He will have to go on antibiotics for the bronchitis/pneumonia and then be on the inhalers for a period of time. One of my boys used to have something similar to what you're describing. Our ped. called it cough variant asthma. It only occurred after a virus. Feel better, Jean! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: Praying Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Praying right now. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: Jean, I'm so sorry to hear your down! From one girl with a compromised system to another.. please take it easy over the holiday weekend. There is nothing more important than you resting and healing. Hope you've got some good books handy, and maybe Netflix to get cozy with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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