Weekend woe

[jayb]

Not feeling any better..think Im goin to try and get a docs appointment before the weekend...familiar signs of chest infection...so off I go. Was hopin it wasnt ...but feel worse so best go. Hope everyones goin to have a sunny weekend as promised.xxx

[OAKENGRANGE]

Jay, haven't you got an emergency pack of antibiotics?I thought all COPD sufferers were given one by their GPs, like me.They do it so it saves time in treating infections.Good luck with your appointment.Genexxxx

[jayb]

No Gene...I havent..but will mention it to my Dr...thankyou.x

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to jayb]

Your welcomexx

[Is4bell4]

Sorry you are feeling so grim.

xx Ros xx

[jayb]

Thanks Ros.x

[scrobbitty]

Gene is spot on - chat to the doctor - there is nothing worse than having to struggle out to go to surgery at the start of an infection. Don't let them fob you off - get that appointment otherwise you may have a completely rotten weekend. We don't want that for you. xx

[jayb in reply to scrobbitty]

Thanku I will xx

[ptliverpool]

I have a pack of antibiotics at home all the time. They are only Amoxcillin and I normally need something stronger for the second week, but at least it's a start. Does everyone else need 2 weeks antibiotics, at least ,before they can shift an infection?

Luckily I am fit at the moment and hope to stay that way for a while, especially during the nice weather we have been promised

[Toci in reply to ptliverpool]

I used to be in this position until i refused any more Amoxicillin. I told the GP all it did was delay getting an antibiotic that would work. I now keep Doxycycline in.

[jayb in reply to Toci]

Thanku x

[jayb in reply to ptliverpool]

Yes its a good idea xx

[jayb]

Ive usually found a weeks not enough.xxx

[Hidden]

I'll be following the advice of others about the emergency pack. Hope you get yours & feel better soon Jaynie. Judy x

[jayb in reply to Hidden]

Thanku Judy..good advice xx

[Hidden]

Yes get to the Doctor and get some antibiotics - you will only have a rotten weekend otherwise. My husband does have a rescue pack of abs - but these were not offered we had to ask the doctor for them, but he is also given a rescue pack of steroids to take as well. It is rare that one course of antibiotics does the trick - he usually needs two, three and sometimes four!

Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Take good of yourself. With love TAD xx

[jayb in reply to Hidden]

Thanku Tad xx

[jayb]

Thanku Judy...yes good advice.xx

[Hidden]

Get in early as you can and 'head this thing off before it takes a hold'

Best wishes for an early recovery

Kevin

[jayb in reply to Hidden]

Thanku Kevin...ive been and got some so onwards and upwards hopefully ! X

[libbygood]

I've got a rescue pack think it is an essential with COPD, usually takes two courses to shift an infection. Get to see your GP if possible

Lib x

[jayb]

Thankyou..taken the advice and got spare pkt of antibiotics.xxx

[Lynne1955]

I now have a rescue pack with antibiotics (not amoxycillin) and steroids.

Lynne xx

[jayb in reply to Lynne1955]

Yes makes sense...but had never thought of it myself!x

[Hidden]

I hope your feeling better soon and definatly reccomend a rescue pack it gives you peace of mind.

julie x

[jayb]

Thanku Julie..am sure I will once antibiotics do their job..just feelin a bit sorry for myself this week! X

[willowgirl]

hope your reeling better soon xx

[jayb in reply to willowgirl]

Thankyou xxx