Jean in Newcastle Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I've had bronchitis for a month now. I was on antibiotics for 10 days and the infection I have has cleared up. But the inflammation has not cleared up and has been threatening to move down in my chest. Last night on our family walk it became crystal clear to me that I have pericarditis again (inflammation around the lining of my heart). Dh stopped at a drugstore and got me anti-inflammatories. I'm taking the highest amount you can take without ODing (this is a Dr. recommended treatment). I have a prescription already for steroids that I'm hoping not to take because I don't tend to respond to it anyway and I'm having yeast problems to begin with. The good news: I know that I'm not having a heart attack (the chest pain feels much the same, or so I've been told). I'm catching it early this time because I know what it is. I'm not as sick as I was last time. The bad news: It's pretty painful. The anti-inflammatories are very rough on my gut. My gut is already in bad shape. I get very short of breath and my pulse and blood pressure go shooting up. My MIL is in the hospital for the 3rd time in 1 month. This is pretty hard on my dh to have to worry about me too. Prayers are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :grouphug:Jean...prayers:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Jean, I'm praying here! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Praying. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach3blessings Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 My husband had his third bout with pericarditis in February (round two was over 15 years ago!), so I have an idea of what you're going through.:grouphug: I will be praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 you got'em, dear one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you, Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'm so sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 (((Jean))) My twin went through that recently, so painful. I hope and pray you will heal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'm sorry. Praying for your health :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 We'll be praying for you and your family, Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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