Here we go again. Feel sick and shivery with a very tight chest and increasing cough along with that back of the nose feeling. And I was doing so well so far! Here goes for drugs and positivity then - just needed to moan!
Uh oh ...: Here we go again. Feel sick... - Lung Conditions C...
Uh oh ...
And at the weekend - sod's law. Rest, fluids and ready, either to ring for help or take rescue antibs if you have them. And give vent to your feelings with us. xx
Indeed! Yes starting rescues tonight. Rationalising with myself that this is JUST a cold and won't lead to needing a bi-pap mask. The fear is one of the worst parts of this wretched condition ... Calm calm lol!
It isn't a cold - feels more like mild flu - temp of 38.5 for the last five hours but now down to 37.5 and I feel the fever has broken. Horrendous chest pains also easing off - whatever it is I advise trying to avoid it!
I sympathise with you so much. I have had this so often that I now have to self medicate and the Dr always gives me prescriptions to keep meds in the house. A short course of steroids helps a little. I am paranoid about getting colds. I do hope you feel better soon and wish I could give you some good advice. Keep warm and dry and rest if you can.
Sorry you are feeling so wretched. Hope you will phone your local out of hours medical service if those chest pains return., can never be too careful and they may be able to put your mind at rest. Wishing you well Joyce
Thanks all, it was a hellish night but so far breathing under control, probably due to starting antibiotics and steroids so soon. I have this feeling ... Might cocodamol cause excruciating chest pains? I don't fancy testing it out again just yet!
Paracetamol is a pretty safe pain relief for lung patients and to help bring down temperature, some others can cause probs and some not compatible with existing meds. Always best to check with doc about these things.
Stay in the warm, drink plenty of fluids, rest to aid recovery.
Hope you are soon feeling better.
Wishing you the speediest recovery xxx
Hi Struggle, sorry to hear you are feeling unwell, hopefully meds will kick soon and you will feel better, I am just getting over infection with 2nd lot of antibiotics and steroids, makes us feel like poo doesn't it, soon be Spring time and warmer weather, Winter is always worst for us with this retched illness.
Take care and stay warm.
Best wishes Jude xx
I'm newly diagnosed IPF. Asked about a rescue pack when with both Doctor & Consultant. Told no..... phone the Surgery or out of hours line..... will be disputing this vigorously at next visit... lol.
Hope you feel loads better very soon Struggle.
I'm fortunate(?) to be considered grown-up enough to be allowed an emergency pack of steroids & antibiotics ..... but one thing I always use at the slightest first sign of a cold is Vicks First Defence.
If used properly & early enough It really does work - magic stuff..
I'm sorry your not well I had this all over Christmas and new year and this cold weather were having is not good put your feet up and I hope you feel well soon
So ... Now in ICU again ...
It always creeps up when we least expect, Stay positive and fingers crossed its a cold, rest up, does good a moan, we are here to listen. Take care.X
Just moaning to myself ... Still in hospital still struggling but hey also still alive! Wish things Wd start to turn the corner though /sigh
Thanks Suzy - am trying but nothing seems to make a difference - hope iv steroids may do the trick! And yes roll on spring!