Breathless Update

[Bingo88]

Had a conversation with a doctor this morning. He has said he thinks it's a viral infection so is giving me 5 days of steroids and said if they don't clear the problem to get back in touch. Thanks Everyone for your Advice and support. Brian

[djbctla]

Hi Brian

I hope u a feeling must better soon. Bernardine 👧🥰🤗🤗🤗

[Bingo88 in reply to djbctla]

Thanks so much. It is a real worry at present with my breathing. Brian

[Whitehousee in reply to Bingo88]

I have breathing problems was diagnosed with asthma but don't think they don't help that much ihave had two lost of steroids not much help so like you get very fed up any time you want to communicate I am happy to listen

[Bingo88 in reply to Whitehousee]

Sorry for the delay in replying. I have been sleeping that much and trying to catch up on hot drinks and food at funny times. If the Steroids are not helping you. I would get back in touch with your doctor again. I know its frustrating. But it's your health and you deserve to be treated. Or perhaps ask to see the Respiratory nurse if you have one. I find they are better because they specialise in lung conditions and treat them every day. I think we are all at different stages with our breathing and lung capacities. Hope your day goes well and and you keep safe and warm. Brian

[CDPO16]

Good to know that you have a supportive doctor Brian. I hope the course of pred does the trick xx

[Bingo88 in reply to CDPO16]

Yes definitely. I have only been with the surgery 5 months since moving and they are very polite and helpful. I was told by receptionist at 9 o clock I would receive a call by midday and it came 5 minutes later so definitely can't complain. Hope your day goes well and keep warm. Brian

[CDPO16 in reply to Bingo88]

You have done well to get registered there. Makes all the difference to have good medical support.

[Bingo88 in reply to CDPO16]

Yes we only have 2 surgeries in our town locally and I picked this because of more parking. Brian

[CDPO16 in reply to Bingo88]

The parking is a bonus too.

[Bingo88 in reply to CDPO16]

Yes exactly the other one. Once the car park was full. The streets around was no parking

[sassy59]

Hoping you feel lots better very soon Brian.

Love, Carole xxx😘

[Bingo88 in reply to sassy59]

Yes I hope so too Carole. Feels like I am slipping down the Slope with my breathing at present. Just hope I can get back to how I was. Have a good weekend. Brian

[sassy59 in reply to Bingo88]

Enjoy your weekend if you can Brian. Xxx

[Troilus]

That’s good news Bingo. The demon pills are quite often magic 😁😁

[Bingo88 in reply to Troilus]

I hope you're right I think he mentioned Prednisone

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

Do take as early in the day as poss,or they can disturb sleep x

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Yes I went out to fetch them the same afternoon to start them immediately. But was told to start them next morning. But they don't stop me sleeping. I am napping all day at the moment. Brian

[Caspiana]

Hello Brian. I'm really sorry to read you are unwell. My sister seems to have this at the moment and my other sister says there is a lot of this going round. 😔 Please take it easy and rest. I hope you feel better very soon. xx ❤️

[Bingo88 in reply to Caspiana]

Thanks Cas. I have been doing so well for 3 years. And the way I really struggled to get my breath was frightening and the 1st time I have experienced that. Just on the 2nd day of Steroids and the cough doesn't seem so bad. Hope your keeping well. Brian

[Cloudancer]

So pleased that you had a chat with your doctor and hope that you feel better very soon.

[Bingo88 in reply to Cloudancer]

Thanks so much for your message and Thoughts. Hope your doing ok. Brian

[Izb1]

Once the steroids kick in I hope you pick up quickly Brian. I must admit to feeling pretty good when on these, shame we cant have something like this with no side effects x

[Bingo88 in reply to Izb1]

Yes I have just taken my 2nd day of the Steroids this Sunday morning and no side effects at present I have been sleeping more. But I have heard a lot of people who have not been too well saying they are sleeping more as well. Hope you have a relaxing day and supposed to be getting milder this week now. I have my Aunts Funeral to go to Thursday. So just hope I am well enough to go to it. Brian

[Izb1 in reply to Bingo88]

I am sure by Thursday Brian you will be feeling tons better and hope you manage to make the funeral x

[Bingo88 in reply to Izb1]

Yes I hope so too. But I won't be going to the wake in a crowded room afterwards. Its a burial so not so bad outside. Thanks for your replies and hope your day goes well. Brian