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Ill health can so often be

Enough to make one sob

When only just to stay alive

Becomes a full time job

Inhalers, pills and tablets

Don't always work as should

And then become as useful

As a lump of Christmas pud

But are we all downhearted

With feeling below par

Ask this at your peril

Cos yes we frecking are!

(It won't last.)

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corriena

Unfortunately just how i feel at the moment. Tomorrow may be better 🤧😉

in reply to corriena

It will be a b righter day tomorrow, I'm sure. 😘

pegbl profile image
pegbl

Yes I've got a persisting chest infection on 2nd lot of steroids and antibiotics and it keeps flaring up the minute I finish a course going back to Dr again tomorrow......this is really getting me down now. I keep telling myself it will pass I will get through it 😔. Xxxx

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Jomo46 in reply to pegbl

I had that from jun to September. Eventually realised it was withdrawal from steroids symptoms . My sputum samples showed no infections, but was tight chesty, mucus heavy, very breathless, walking went to a few steps. I’m now on a long withdrawal programme. I’d stop steroids and about 5days later, as bad as ever. What do your sputum samples show?. If this is only your second set of the steroids and antibiotics, it could well be a persistent infection.

Good luck

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pegbl in reply to Jomo46

I've not had my sputum tested was going to take a sample with me today to the Dr but I've not coughed up one little bit since I got up this morning....typical. Off to see the Dr now xxx

Izb1 profile image
Izb1

Thanks for making me laugh x

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Spacecat1

Know the feeling. Now got chest infection just what I need before Christmas. Back on the extra meds

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sassy59

Love and hugs Don and to everyone feeling poorly at the moment. Xxx👍😘 GET WELL SOON ALL. Xxxx

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skischool

One sniffle or a snuffle does not a sick bed make

I am sure that you'll feel better when you next awake

Midge will look after you she's very good at that

In fact she is far superior to Scruffy the lazy cat

She will bring you tissues and warm drinks and keep you warm in bed

Whilst Scruffy will still be eating tuna not noticing i'm dead. :(

Get well soon Master Po x

in reply to skischool

I don't mind the sniffle or the snuffle or the wheeze

Just tell me how I got so old and grumpy will you please?

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Oshgosh in reply to

Another virtual hug coming your way.

It’s so cold. When I let the management ( aka cats) out and in i their,i put my scarf on or else I’ll be coughing forages. take care

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Oshgosh in reply to skischool

Love cats,they are so selfish . I wish I could be that selfish and self serving as my cats are

RoadRunner44 profile image
RoadRunner44

Oh my dear Don, Don't be glum,just go and have a tot of rum!

I can't believe I just made a rhyme Don, I hope its not catch in. Take care, Chrys

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sarcoid123

Oh dear. I am sending you a big virtual hug! Your poems are so inspiring to us. I do hope you will be feeling much better very soon.

in reply to sarcoid123

That hug had an immediate effect, thank you.🙂

majji profile image
majji

Oh no we're not Cap'n - I won't allow you to feel below par ;-)

in reply to majji

I never complained about it in my golfing days. 🤔

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majji in reply to

Lol I bet you didn't ;-) Did you achieve many holes in one (I have to ask?)

in reply to majji

(I don't have to answer.) 😉

majji profile image
majji in reply to

Probably just as well you don't lol - you might self incriminate !

HungryHufflepuff profile image
HungryHufflepuff

I hope you feel better soon 🙁

Oshgosh profile image
Oshgosh

Sums me up exactly this week.

Immunosuppressants not kicked in yet.they are just kicking. Me

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SquirrelsHolt

Good evening to you Mr.D. and I have to stop and then re-start my reply,as I kept laughing at the word "frecking" !! 😂😂

Reminded me of Mrs Brown's Boys on the television ..... She's always saying "fecking" !! 😂😂

Hope you've had a good weekend?Has Midge behaved herself or has she been keeping an eye on your every move. ?🐶🐾🐾💞💞

Ergendl profile image
Ergendl

'The sun will come out tomorrow - Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow There'll be sun...'

in reply to Ergendl

Aw, little Annie, what a lovely child. 🙄

Lyd12 profile image
Lyd12

At least we know we are not alone when feeling rough. There is always someone with worse troubles and someone to cheer us up. An old saying "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride" maybe true, but I do wish you well Don, we need you!! Love Iris x

in reply to Lyd12

Thank you Iris. Somehow being told that there's someone worse off than me doesn't help a great deal. Reminds me of my mother going on about little black babies when I wouldn't eat all my porridge. 😉😘x

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Lyd12 in reply to

Its "count your blessings", Don!

in reply to Lyd12

Well yes, that works for me. 😊xx

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Spring1 in reply to

Know what you mean Don. Sometimes annoys me when I’m told there’s someone worse off than me- I don’t care I feel dreadful & need hugs sympathy & some drugs that actually work!!!

Beginning to think I should hit the brandy and blow the kit if it, one infection after another & mi progress. Who fancies a virtual pub crawl??

in reply to Spring1

Me me! 👍😁

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Itsmeagain1

Too right Don I love your poems well done

1947Mags profile image
1947Mags

Hear, Hear.

LizPat30 profile image
LizPat30

Don, sending best wishes for some improvement. Sometimes it is difficult to remain positive and buoyant isn't it. But a new year and improved health is just round the corner.

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lKeith

Don-1931

Hi good little ditty, I have many of those same feelings. What a way to get get old & ill eh.

IKeith

in reply to lKeith

They say it’s better than the alternative but how do the know that.🤔

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Oshgosh in reply to

Don,try singing I was born with a smile on my face. Some times it works.

I know what you mean about the grumpy.sometimes I think. I’m turning into my dad.im a lady

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Jomo46

Sympathy!.

I find I think I’ve got treatment to control things, when suddenly my body changes direction and tablets don’t work any more. It’s think time, and try different things. Can you get outside at the moment. I’ve found the 20 min a day outside seems to make me feel better psychologically.. I used to walk but at the moment, a lot of it is stand and take rest. My body’s peculiar in that it likes the cold air, it loosens phlegm. If the car heater goes on, I start coughing big time. I hope you find something that works for you.

We all love your poems so please keep them going. Lots of love and hugs

Xx

in reply to Jomo46

That is so true, if you get yourself out just for a short time it helps. I really must drag myself into my campervan with my motley crew and put myself around a bit. Thank you. xx

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HungryHufflepuff

I hope you’re starting to feel a bit better now.

in reply to HungryHufflepuff

I'll be fine thanks HH. After years of not been able to sleep I now have trouble staying awake! 🙄

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HungryHufflepuff in reply to

Oh dear 🙁 Take care of yourself and try to keep warm.

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