Now for the steroids

[HerLadyship]

I'm back again folks! ....this morning extremely breathless ...very jittery , oxygen levels around 93. Started the Prednisone ...took the clarithomycin and Metronidazole... feeling pretty grotty to be honest. Have started to cough up some mucus... Not much ,but thick and coloured. Do I just persevere with all this plus blue inhaler. Would they do anything more if I went to a&e....concerned because of heart issues as well. Any advice gratefully received..

[Mellywelly]

If you can tolerate a and e I would go just to put your mind at rest if nothing else. All your going to do is worry otherwise. Good luck 😉

[HerLadyship in reply to Mellywelly]

Thank you Mellywelly....at the minute there's a 460 minute wait at our nearest hospital...35 miles away. I really don't know what to do...sit there all night probably...and possibly be told keep taking the meds...or stay home and hope things improve

[Mellywelly in reply to HerLadyship]

That's exactly what I'm doing at the moment until my appointment Tuesday. Sitting here and hoping for the best. I wish you good luck chook and keep posting even if it's just to chat. Have you got a nhs number to ring? Not sure where you are from but theres usually a place you can ring and chat to someone if your worried?

[HerLadyship in reply to Mellywelly]

Hi Mellywelly... I'm still at home here in Northern Ireland.... hubby is watching TV and doesn't look like he wants a hospital run . To be fair, it's a horrible evening here. Don't know if any other posters have a partner who doesn't quite get the situation....in his book if you look ok ..you are ok! If there's something he can't actually see the answer is eat something,drink something or go to bed!!!! Not cut out for nursing 🤣🤣🤣. How are you doing yourself Mellywelly? Waiting patiently for your appointment? It's good to chat!

[Mellywelly in reply to HerLadyship]

It is good to chat as my partner is exactly the same, doesn't get it, won't read up about it and when I had a second virus not once asked me how I was. It's so upsetting but getting used to it now. Even asked me if I wanted to go Christmas shopping, nearly laughed in his face. Good to get it off your chest. We soldier on don't we 🤣🤣🤣

[helenlw7]

I agree with Mellywelly. A&E is the best place to go to be checked over and reassured.

[HerLadyship in reply to helenlw7]

Thanks Helen w7 .... I'll probably end up going there alright.. fingers 🤞 that everything turns out ok

[helenlw7 in reply to HerLadyship]

Let us know how you get on.

[HerLadyship in reply to helenlw7]

I will keep you posted.....

[primrose123]

Hello Her Ladyship, I had been in the same position as you are now & I phoned 111 & I was advised by the consultant to finish the course of prednisolone + 14 day course of antibiotics, I took his sound advice & I can honestly say that as the days went on I started to feel much better, & when the course finished I was absolutely fine again, sometimes you must complete the course before you are feeling really well again,the main thing is even if you are feeling better throughout the course you MUST complete the full course, my advice to you Her Ladyship is give the medication a chance, I think it would be a real shame travelling all that distance & then having to wait all that time in A&E just to be advised to take your course of medication.. If you felt much worse as the days went on you could always call 999 for an ambulance & you would be taken right away on arrival at hospital, saving you the long journey & worse still the dreadful wait in A&E.. You could always phone 111, 24 hour helpline NOW & explain your situation to them & they will certainly advise you the Best & Correct action to take, they will either ask you to come tonight or send a doctor out to examine you if you are unable to travel, if you require to be hospitalised they will arrange for an an ambulance for you..( I don't know if 111 is the code for 24 hour helpline where you are Her Ladyship, you can always ask the operator or Google) ..I wish you well & hope that you feel much better soon..With love,💘& God bless you always.. Primrose 123..xx