kwickimom Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Had a 9 day stomach flu, then I got bronchiits which they said turned into pneumonia. I am still getting worse though and so I have to go back to doc today and I am getting a little worried. Antibiotics and steroids didnt help which probably means its viral. I have yet to ever cough so everything is stuck in my lungs, and I have asthma (although its been under control for a year) Not looking good and I am starting to freak out a little. If I end up in the hospital I have to send my kids 5 hours away to my moms, and while they will be fine, I will be a wreck being that far away for that long and sick. :crying: Thanks for prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: I'll be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarolineUK Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oh, I'm so sorry :grouphug:. I'll be praying hard. I know exactly what you mean about being unhappy to send your kids away so far for so long, it's something I hate. Please try to look after yourself as well as you can, I hope the people around you can help. Would it be possible for your Mum to come over to you to help? Wish I lived nearer (big ocean in the way!). Again, :grouphug: and best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'll pray for quick improvement, at least enough to keep you from having to endure a hospital stay. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 It could just be that you need a different antibiotic. I hope they get you the right medicine and that you can get better soon. I know how miserable all that can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 A good friend of mine had this happen last winter. I am so sorry! Hugs and prayers for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Still waiting for the stupid doc office to call back. What is the point of a doctor if they can never see you. GRRRRRRR. She told me to call first thing on Monday, well all I get is the stupid voicemail saying leave a message cause everyones busy. I may have to head to the ER because thats how much I CANNOT breathe. Sorry little rant there. This happens to me too many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I would wonder if a nebulizer treatment of some medication used to break up congestion would be beneficial for you? It seems odd to me that you have pneumonia but your body isn't trying ot expel the mucus and fluid after so many days. Maybe it is normal, but it just seems odd. Maybe your body needs a bit of help to get things started. I hope you are better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If you can't breathe, head straight to the ER, or if the doctor's office is a lot closer than the hospital, forget about making an appointment -- just show up! I hope they can find the right medications for you, because whatever they've done so far hasn't seemed to help at all. Are you seeing a regular doctor or an asthma/respiratory specialist? :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Please post an update when you can -- I'm worried about you! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Been doing breathing treatments....NOTHING is breaking up this stuff. I havent coughed once. The doc thought for sure I would be coughing up a lung by now with the steroids, albuterol, and antibiotics. Thats why I am getting worried. My body is not getting rid of whatever it is and its getting harder to breathe. I see a doc for my asthma, but ever since last year when I started taking vitamins and eating right I havent had to use my inhalers. I finally got through to the doc (they DIDNT listen to the messages from 830 a.m. yet) and I am headed out the door at 1 pm for an appt. with all 3 kids in tow SIGH. I will update when I get back. I am hoping that they will do another xray and maybe bloodwork because I am WORRIED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 The virus that is going around here comes with massive amounts of inflammation. I had to go on high doses of anti-inflammatories because for some reason the steroids weren't doing anything for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I hope the doctor is able to help you! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 My Mom had bronchits that kept getting worse, until she looked up her medicines online and found that her doctor had prescribed 2 medicines with an ingredient she's allergic to (sulfa). She had even asked when he prescribed them if they had sulfa, and he said "I don't think so." :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Ok So new xray shows no pneumonia . I just have bronchitis. I am to continue breathing treatments with a new mix of liquids and new antibiotics after I finish Augmentin, and Singulair. I am allergic to sulfa, so they cant give me some of the drugs that they want to give me. She said my lungs actually sound better, but still lots of inflammation. My lungs arent so fluid filled, which means they are better and to be happy I didnt have a cough :) Just load up on the drugs, drink a ton, rest, and WAIT it out. UGH. It does hurt so bad. thanks for the prayers, It sounds like it will just take time, I ma glad it is not as bad as I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thank goodness it's not pneumonia, but I wish the doctor could have done something to give you some immediate relief. :grouphug: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 This product has helped me (though it isn't a miracle cure or anything): http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=lung+bronchial+sinus+health&tag=googhydr-20&index=hpc&hvadid=3588272865&ref=pd_sl_517ioqendm_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 thanks Jean, I will look into that. And Cat- I am so glad its not pneumonia, although thats what they thought it was last week. That happenend with my DD last year. First xray they said pneumonia, second one, no pneumonia. ETA- actually Jean I have something similar, I buy from Swansons vitamins. Thanks for the reminder though I need to dig em out of my giant vat of vitamins LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinD Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Kwikimom - glad you were able to get to the doctor. Sorry to hear that they couldn't offer relief (you definitely have my full sympathy!) but very glad you're not in the hospital right now. Fingers crossed that things start to look up soon. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'm sorry you're still so poorly. I hope the new meds from the Dr make a difference. :grouphug: praying for you here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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