A rough couple of months

[Blyth1]

Hi everyone, this has been a rollercoaster couple of months! I went for my 6 week post pneumonia xray last week, I thought it would not be good as I had remained breathless and very tired. Radiographer called someone to review it and the next thing I know is a transfer to Respiratory HDU, IVs, monitors, antibiotics and oxygen.

Gradually weaned me down from my oxygen but could not maintain my sats levels until the consultant decided my attainability would have to be reduced to 88%_ 92%. This I am happy to say I was able to do and afte 6 days I got home yesterday 🥳

Not such good news is the lung fibrosis is progressing. They talked about antifibrotics but nothing prescribed. Happy to try them but maybe I have gone past the time when they would be beneficial??

Any how the staff were great, and I am delighted to be home and able to amble about in the back garden today. The sun is actually shining. 🚶‍♀️🌞

Take care everyone X

[sassy59]

You must be pleased to be home Blyth1 and hope you’re being well supported. Take care xxx

[Patk1]

Get well soon x

[Tawny10]

you must feel so much better to be home & a bit of sunshine does us all good. Take care.

[Alberta56]

I'm glad you're home and hope they will be able to do something about the fibrosis. Best wishes.

[Izb1]

That must have been a worrying time for you Blyth1 . It takes quite a while to get back to normal and so glad you are home, there is nothing like your own bed. Plenty of rest and tlc, get well soon x

[Collie4]

Hi, it’s good to hear you’re home. I hope you continue to get better. Yes, the sun shining helps us all.

Take care.

[JJ_7]

Good to hear you are home. I am hoping you will continue to recover . xxx

[watergazer]

Get well soon. You must be pleased to be home and amble in the garden xx

[Germantara]

Get well soon but take things easy

[Some12U]

I'm so sorry that you had a very challenging episode, Blyth1. Take plenty of rest and make a full recovery now, and try not to worry about any results on the scan.. x

[AsthmaandLung Administrator]

Hi Blyth1,

I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling so unwell the past couple of months. If you'd like to have a chat with one of our respiratory nurses about the use of antifibrotics or the management of your lung health generally at the moment, please give our helpline a call on 0300 222 5800 (Option 3) Monday to Friday 9.15am- 5pm.

If you are experiencing breathing difficulties, please contact your GP or NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Best wishes,

Helpline Team

[Nula2]

Hope you start feeling a lot better now you're home xxx