Blood tests tomorrow

[Kimlu]

Hi my lovelies, not been on for a while as had a few problems.

Have to go to see nurse at surgery tomorrow, never worried about bloods so it doesn't bother me. What does bother me is going out - I get so breathless and feel like a complete pratt lol. Can't even get in the car or into the surgery without having complete melt-down, have tried breathing techniques, relaxation etc.

I go every 2 weeks due to the meds I am on and am exhausted already.

Sorry for the whinge - take care of yourselves.

Hugs

Penny xxxxxx

[skischool]

Penny you have done all this before without problems,tomoz will be the same again.just take your time,relax .go with the flow,if you have someone to take you great but if not you can do it and you don't even have to do battle with a nasty receptionist given you already have an appointment so it will be a breeze.believe me.😊Best wishes Ski's and Scruff's

🙃😻 x

[Kimlu in reply to skischool]

Bless you Skis - hope you and the lovely scruffs are OK. xxx

[skischool in reply to Kimlu]

We are and you will be too.🙃😻 xx

[Kimlu in reply to skischool]

Expect so, thanks 👍 xx

[CDPO16]

Been like that and still am sometimes depending on where I have to go. You will get through it and be ok. Wishing you well xx

[Kimlu in reply to CDPO16]

Thankyou xx

[knitter]

I know the feeling , breathlessness ….anxiety ….breathlessness . Sometimes the panic comes on so fast , breathing techniques etc go out of the window .

Tell the nurse how you feel, hopefully they can help .

Found a good article in The Guardian on line too…in Lifestyle section , then under Health and Wellbeing ….’ The Chronic stress survival Guide ‘

Take your time today …..even driving will effect your breathing pattern. Relax your breathing before you get out of the car , gentle , gentle breaths …..slowly across to the surgery . Be gentle with yourself .

Best wishes.

[CDPO16 in reply to knitter]

Your opening paragraph summed it up so well knitter. Good advice too.

[Kimlu in reply to knitter]

That's really good advice, thankyou xx

[sassy59]

I’m wishing you well Penny and as skis says, all will be fine. I’m sending you lots of love, hugs and positivity for today and the future. Take care xxxx😍🤗💕

[Kimlu in reply to sassy59]

Thankyou sassy, you're all so supportive xx

[Ergendl]

Wishing you all the best for today, Penny. Just take it one action at a time, one step at a time, and you will get through it all with flying colours.

[Kimlu in reply to Ergendl]

Thankyou Ergendl xx

[Aingeful]

Oh,I know that feeling! Good luck!

[HungryHufflepuff]

I hope it all goes well for you today 🤗

🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[watergazer]

Take it easy little by little breath by breath Penny. Hope all goes well 🤗🤗Anita

[Kimlu in reply to watergazer]

Thankyou xx

[johnderby]

Hi Penny. I am sure that a lot of us can relate to this. Take courage, you are not alone. Like Ski said earlier you haven't even got to do battle with the over protective receptionist. Good luck and thinkking of you. John

[Kimlu in reply to johnderby]

Thankyou John xx

[Hidden]

Hi Penny,

Chat with your doctor or respiratory nurse about these symptom there may be something else you can take at such times that will be ok with your existing meds.

I have found the saffron supplement taken daily is very calming when coping with a difficult period, but you may have to check with your doctor to see if taking same would be ok on your current cocktail of meds.

further info on Saffron here: healthunlocked.com/blf/post...

Perhaps if you can stretch to it, taking a taxi there and back on alternate occasions may take some of the stress out of it for you.

Best wishes for tomorrow

BK

[Kimlu in reply to Hidden]

Hi Bkin such good advice. I've only just been contacted by the local Respiratory team and have put my name down for the next course they are running. I'm so grateful for the people on this site, always there with kind words, means a lot xxx

[Hidden in reply to Kimlu]

Wonderful Penny, anything that helps take some of the stress away is always the best option. xox 🌺💖👍

[Izb1]

Wishing you well today Kimlu and hope you manage to control your breathing enough to get through this, love and hugs x

[Kimlu in reply to Izb1]

Thankyou xx