I have suffered with Asthma since 1988 when i was 20 and suffered
Panic Attacks since i was 30ish. It has developed into Agoraphobia
and i have rarely step outside my front door in 20 years,
maybe christmas was last time and only if i have a lift
and there is someone with me.
I have difficulty in telling (Asthma & Panic Attacks) apart &
take my ventolin inhaler which gives me peace of mind and
often calms the situation. I also have COPD.
A month ago my doctor came to my home & sarcastically asked
"do you ever leave this house?" No i don't i replied, im agoraphobic,
"were you abused as a child?" he asked,
"No" i said, confused. This is a doctor that has known me for several
years.
He then said i don't need my Ventolin and i must have a
wheelbarrow full of it.
Bearing in mind i just get one a month on repeat and it barely
lasts the month & i often have to try to get repeat early for it,
stopped my prescription for ventolin after
30+ years of relying on it & not feeling safe unless i have my
ventolin pump with me at all times. I have just requested that ventolin
be put back on repeat prescription as i had to buy emergency pump
last month but it has been refused. After 30 years is it right that he
just stopped it when i obviously need it?