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[Cutts2345]

I need no if I at risk of asthma attack and how will I no if having asthma attack as always breathless I been breathless while results coming back normal I stopped taking my relvra ellipta pump 92/22mcg strength pump yellow 2 days ago so when am I at risk of attack I just eaten them did wrist blood pressure monitor it was 149/99 pulse 111

[Minushabens]

Your blood pressure seems high & your pulse very high. You shouldn't stop taking any medication really without discussing it with a doctor & stopping asthma medication can be very dangerous. I think you should call NHS direct & get urgent advice.

[Cutts2345 in reply to Minushabens]

Why what Could happen i been 2 days without relvra ellipta 92/22mcg yellow pump i do feel bit breathless but i cant help it as it hurt since fractured my ribs my shoulder hurts lift it discomfort feeling top leg

[Minushabens in reply to Cutts2345]

All sorts can happen - what I'm more worried about though is your pulse rate, which seems way too high. Also if the lower number of your blood pressure tops 100, that starts to become dangerous so as I said, call NHS Direct for a chat.

[Cutts2345 in reply to Minushabens]

My blood pressure 149/92 meant but it sometimes normal what sorts tell me so i no as i havent Took my yellow pump in 2 days but been taking my blue ventilon salbutomal for now just about i cant get in with nurse till 10th ant got no appointments till then

[Minushabens in reply to Cutts2345]

What sorts is that you can develop an asthma attack.

[Cutts2345 in reply to Minushabens]

How i no if i am having one as never had one ever since had asthma i got little Pain chest bit breathless when walk far go all like going faint and weak nealy clasp cant keep balance what other stuff can happen i cant take pump proper because i fractured my ribs so i stop relvra ellipta pump 3 days ago but still managing just take ventolin salbutomal pump and cant see nurse till 10th as got no appointment

[Minushabens in reply to Cutts2345]

Probably the best thing to do is take some peak flow readings. You can get one for about £5 at Boots & guides to understanding the readings online.

[Cutts2345 in reply to Minushabens]

How i no if i having asthma attack then my heart feel like running bit slow if i tell my reception in docs that i badly bruised my ribs a week ago and now cant take mu pumps need see my nurse urgently see what can do Will they have to see me what else can happen

[O-T- in reply to Cutts2345]

I think you should do that. Tell the reception about the difficulty you are having with your ribs, and your pumps. I think it is ok to ask to see a doctor. The nurse appointment (I guess the Asthma nurse?) seems too long for you to have to wait.

I think 111 might help if you feel you need help sooner but don't need A&E.

[Cutts2345 in reply to O-T-]

I only want see asthma nurse I coughing lot now as well as being breathless because can't take my pump my strong relvra ellipta pump

[O-T- in reply to Cutts2345]

I usually prefer to talk to my doctor about my asthma but he prefers I should see the asthma nurse. I think it is ok to do both.

[Cutts2345 in reply to O-T-]

I try get in before by telling reception can't take pumps because of my ribs hurt when do and hope squeeze me a place in with my asthma nurse soon as instead of 10th

[O-T- in reply to Cutts2345]

Any doctor or nurse you can see the sooner the better. You can always make an appointment for an asthma review later. But it seems as though you need help because of your ribs now before the 10th.

The relva ellipta might be available in a different inhaler type that is easier to breathe in with less force needed.

I hope it gets better, and remember it's ok to put yourself first.

[Cutts2345 in reply to O-T-]

How i no if i fractured my elbow as it hurt when it touch stuff and when i touch it and got Pins needles in finger and num and top shoulder hurts when try move it

[Cutts2345 in reply to O-T-]

How i no if i fractured my elbow as it hurt when it touch stuff and when i touch it and got Pins needles in finger and num and top shoulder hurts when try move it

[O-T- in reply to Cutts2345]

sounds like you need an x-ray at your local hospital A&E dept.

Otherwise a doctor could maybe tell by examining but might suggest an X-ray anyway.

[Cutts2345 in reply to O-T-]

Have i broke my elbow or fractured it as hurt when hold phone in the arm where elbow hurt touch and try put my arm up to my shoulder what if i have what put on my elbow and how no if having asthma attack as havent had pump for 3 days because ribs and earlist one Could get was 7th

[O-T- in reply to Cutts2345]

you should have gone to hospital when you hurt your elbow etc. It sounds like you really need to get some good advice, well done for getting an earlier appointment.

[Cutts2345 in reply to Minushabens]

I might not get a proper reading as breathless because cant take pumps i got chest discomfort