Amber in AUS Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I posted on Friday that Possum was celebrating his Birthday but wasn't a well little man. We had been for a chest xray and were waiting to see the Dr. We saw the Dr but the result were not through, so he guessed bronchitis and started Possum on ABs. On Saturday morning I got a call from the Dr to say it is pneumonia :( We are still at home but the poor little man is struggling. 2 or 3 times in the past week I have thought of taking him to hospi. I'm really hoping that the ABs will kick in soon and he will start feeling better. We've increased his oxygen and he's on pred and ventolin but still wheezy. Please keep us in your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I posted on Friday that Possum was celebrating his Birthday but wasn't a well little man. We had been for a chest xray and were waiting to see the Dr. We saw the Dr but the result were not through, so he guessed bronchitis and started Possum on ABs. On Saturday morning I got a call from the Dr to say it is pneumonia :( We are still at home but the poor little man is struggling. 2 or 3 times in the past week I have thought of taking him to hospi. I'm really hoping that the ABs will kick in soon and he will start feeling better. We've increased his oxygen and he's on pred and ventolin but still wheezy. Please keep us in your thoughts. I've had pneumonia. It sucks! Poor little guy. If you don't see marked improvement in a week's time from when you started the ABs, take him back and request a different AB. There are several kinds of pneumonia, some gram +, some gram -, and some ABs work much better than others on a particular type of pneumonia. The first and second rounds of ABs I was prescribed did nothing. I got fed up and made an appointment with my ds' allergist, since she is a respiratory specialist. I figured if anyone could tell if my pneumonia was still persisting, it'd be her. Well, by the time I saw her, she said my entire right lower lobe was closed off, and any noise she was getting spelled pneumonia. She prescribed me a sulfa AB, and another one (can't remember), in addition to steroids to reduce inflammation and swelling in my passage ways. After a few days on those meds, I felt remarkably better. So, moral of the story is, if he doesn't improve soon, take him back and demand better drugs! Also, best wishes for a fast recovery for your little guy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 We have an appointment for review tomorrow. Given his chronic lung disease if they can't get it under control ASAP he will just crash. If the Dr doesn't feel these is improvement tomorrow we are probably looking at hospi admission and IV ABs to get ontop of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Thinking of you... Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 We have an appointment for review tomorrow. Given his chronic lung disease if they can't get it under control ASAP he will just crash. If the Dr doesn't feel these is improvement tomorrow we are probably looking at hospi admission and IV ABs to get ontop of it. I understand, I really do! My ds has asthma, and when he was younger, the simplest cold virus could put him in hospital. I've known hours of listening to him wheeze and gasp for air. It's a horrid feeling! I'm glad that you have a check up tomorrow. You're right, kids can only tolerate that kind of respiratory stress before, bam, they hit bottom rapidly. If while monitoring him today and tonight, you feel like he's really struggling, don't be too timid to go to hospital immediately, and get treatment. I feel for your little guy! I'll be thinking and praying for him tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Thanks. I will certainly head for hospi if i think he needs to be there overnight. I've already got a bag packed just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug: I am so sorry. Like a previous poster, I have a child with asthma and know how scary listening to the wheezing can be. I will ppray for the both of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Poor Possum! :grouphug: to you--hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 He is in my thoughts and I'll look for an update whenever you have time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Praying for little Possum's lungs...and your momma's heart!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I will be looking for good news from you very soon.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ah, poor little guy. Looking forward to good news soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I hope Possum feels better soon! You need to tell him that he can refuse some birthday gifts! Pneumonia isn't a good gift. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Poor little guy! I hope he is feeling better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 oh no... poor little guy. I hope he heals quickly, and this his lungs become stronger and stronger. :grouphug:hang in there, Mommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug: Hope he feels better soon. I will say a special prayer for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I will pray for Possum to recover quickly. My youngest daughter had pneumonia once and it was scary. I'll pray for you as well Momma. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Please keep us posted when you can. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Poor little mite. Hope you're getting some balmy spring days and can get him outside ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphina Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Poor thing, hope he gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug: Get well soon, Possum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Poor baby--I pray he'll be better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm so bummed to hear this! Praying for your little guy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 :grouphug:Praying for Possum.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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