So having being told yesterday I had a silent asthma attack, and which from start of symptoms through to finally breathing normally again without dizziness lasted from approx 12pm until around 9.30pm, I really don’t know where I stand with continuing c25k. I will have to speak to the GP about it on Monday when I go for follow up.
I honestly believed I was largely suffering with fibromyalgia symptoms (which some of you are aware is a battle for me anyway) and a bit of a sinus cold. I was diagnosed asthmatic when i was in my 20s after having symptoms since my teen years, so this is no new battle in reality, but....
Never once felt like asthma in anyway at all. Just out of breath as if I’d been l exerting myself. Which I guess just breathing was. Especially judging by the after aches in my chest and back this evening.
Scary enough a prospect as that is on its own, that I can not even recognise an asthma attack if it decides to hush itself, I am honestly really fed up that yet again, my health may well have got in the way of me doing the couch to 5K.
I’m so sorry for having a grumble. No one I see and speak seems to understand the frustration I feel about this and the potential added struggle on this program.
Was just wondering if any of you have suffered with silent asthma and have any advice on how you manage it with running too.
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I haven’t got any advice I’m afraid other than to wait and see what the Dr says. You never know he may be able to prescribe something that will help. I do know that most Drs these days are pro exercise, so if there is a way for you to be able to continue I’m sure they will do what they can. I understand your frustration as I had 6 weeks out on the IC. But I was able to eventually get back to it, and I hope you can too. Just make sure the Dr knows that you really want to do this if at all possible! Keep us posted 👍😁
Firstly I'm glad you're okay. I don't suffer with asthma so I don't understand what you are going through but it must have been frightening to be told it was a silent asthma attack and not know.
I do understand however how frustrating it must be to want to run and not knowing if you can.
See your GP on monday and get advice and take it from there.
I hope all is ok. Please take care of yourself. Maybe park c25k for a bit especially in the colder weather. Not being negative just want you to be ok.👍
Thanks Comfortnotspeed. I was thinking along those lines, maybe I should try again in the better weather. Maybe leave it for a few weeks until after Easter. I can’t do with the thought it may be a permanent thing.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Feel free to unload your frustration here anytime.
Take some time to get your health and medication sorted out without giving yourself extra stress. My son has been asthmatic all his life and he's extremely active, so don't despair for the future, but it does need careful management.
Thank you. It just feels like yet another kick in the teeth. I do know I need to recover from yesterday’s episode for now though, you are right Speedy60
The most important thing is your health, if you need to take a break, take it. We are all here for you, running or not 😊
My son has asthma, I was at a&e with him a couple of nights ago. We’d had 2 doctors appointments prior to that, then I felt the need to ring 111, hence a&e.
He’s ok, btw, and you will be too. Just take time to recover properly 👍 🌶x
Bless his heart. And yours. I’m so glad your lad is doing ok now. One of my sons has an asthma diagnosis and my youngest is also in the process of trialling a preventer inhaler to see if that helps before getting a diagnosis. I know as a parent how horrible it is when it’s your kids suffering. I’d much rather take it all myself if it meant my boys would be free of illness, as I’m sure most parents would.
I think the feeling I shouldn’t really be here on this couch to 5k feed is as upsetting as not being able to run for a while. Not been on here that long really but everyone is so supportive and lovely, I’d really miss it.
Cheer everyone on, give advice and encouragement 👍
You’ve already done a lot more than w1r1 ers!
No need to feel you can’t be here! You’ve got those first hardest weeks in the bag😉 There’s lots of advice you can share 👍
My son is 15, asthmatic since1. We’ve had some scary times but thankfully he's on meds that are working now, apart from last weeks blip.
Take care and keep posting! 🌶x
The doctors seem to suggest gentle walking after you have been ill.
When I was released from hospital after my blood clots I had asked the nurse what exercises were OK to do after being ill and she had said gentle walking was fine but if I was puffed out or it hurt then to stop which was fair enough.
Nowadays I am back to doing what I did before i was ill and there's no reason why you shouldn't but it's bloody disappointing though when you have really set your heart on something have obstacles put in your way that are beyond your control like being ill but have a chat with your doctor on Monday and ask about what's safe for you to do.
I say be guided by your GP but definitely stay on the forum!! Whilst the success stories are motivating, For anyone struggling it’s really helpful to see how others manage their challenges. Stay, keep posting and I wish you all the very best! You still have the C25k mindset even if you have to pull back a bit on the physical side of it. I am sure there will be other activities such as walking or swimming that will be ok to do while you are on a break. Good luck and stay positive x
No but it sounds so scary! How did you know what it was? I have been on Relvar Ellipta since the summer and it has been so much better than the usual drugs. Maybe give it a try if your doc says yes?
First of all try and see this as a glitch (not easy I know), but personally I don’t see why you can’t still post on the forum & maybe encourage others - you can gain benefit from helping others which in turn gets passed on and so on (what would be the opposite of a vicious circle?...a happy circle maybe? 😁)
I’m on the ic myself so understand your frustration (I joined my Leisure Centre a few months ago so I'm enjoying some classes and the gym to try and keep doing something - basically I do what I can around my achilles tendonitis and stop if I need to, which isn’t so easy when you are outside running)
Asthma can be scary (another problem I have but thankfully mild), and I seem to find I’m more likely to suffer in the cold/damp and very warm/hot temperatures we’ve been getting
I may also have suffered silent asthma years before being diagnosed then, as there have been a number of times I’ve taken part in outdoor fitness classes and martial arts and been asked if I was asthmatic and it was suggested I get it checked out (which eventually I did)
My Drs asthma clinic hasn’t yet told me to quit exercise - quite the opposite, actively encouraging me, with regular reviews and adjustments. At my last appointment the nurse and I discussed the possibility of a steroid based pump which we both agreed to avoid unless she thinks it’s absolutely necessary. I’m due another review now 24/2 so I’m wondering how that’ll turn out lol!
Try and stay positive, I know it’s hard, but see what happens at your appointment - from my personal experience, asthma does not mean the end of your running or other exercise (they will probably encourage you to continue as the benefits probably out weigh the risks). I think the days when people seemed to be confined to bed/hospital for a long time are over so please try not to worry, tell whoever you see how passionate you are about running, and it’s importance to you and I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
I’m sure no one wants to see you quit this forum because you aren’t running at present - you joined when you were and that’s what counts.
I’m also sure we’ll see you on the podium at some point (and probably sooner than you feel at present) - just take your journey at whatever pace your body allows, taking more rest days between runs if necessary - there’s no shame, we’re all different, take it slow, try to stay relaxed and good luck bless!
This sounds tough. With only a bit of asthma, I found I just could not always do the distance for a given week on the C25K and also got injuries when I 'just got on with it' and pushed myself. Found the solution was to be more flexible with the program -often repeating weeks and building up running time more gradually without taking the big leap to 20 mins running so quickly. In the end going more slowly ended up being faster ... tortoise/hare. All the best.
Hi, I have fybro and asthma and had to stop my runs 3 weeks into the program as the cold weather was making my asthma worse and I have had a fybro flare up at the same time. It was disappointing to have to stop as I was really into it by then and I felt like I was really making progress, but at the end of the day your health has to come first. I have carried on with my usual walks but with the fybro flare up that is also a struggle at the moment. It’s important to listen to your body, so I’m not going to restart my c25k until it starts to get warmer and my fybro pains subside, there’s no point beating myself up about it or trying to do something physical that my body can’t cope with. I hope you get the answers you need from your GP but be kind to your body and don’t be to disappointed if you can’t carry on straight away. Good luck
I have no experience to help you but just want to reassure you that you’re in that limbo stage when you know some things but haven’t got the full picture. This is where the ‘what ifs’ come into your head and, of course, worst case scenario. Just a new set of gremlins really. 👿👿👿 Hope you get good advice on Monday. This will not be the last we see of you!
I'm so sorry you are going through this. When I have been running in the past and then got ill or injured, it was so frustrating not being able to go for a run, and when I'd go for a walk and see others running I would be so envious! All I can suggest is to take it easy for a bit and when you have the all clear, maybe try from a week or so into c25k and go from there. You should be able to get back to fitness soon. Don't give up xx
I agree with all the encouragement and good advice above Bluecat9 , it is not the end of your healthy active life, you just might have to tweek a couple of things. Stay positive, be healthy and safe
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