Deflated

Today I attended (with huby) the sleep clinic and get some results After waiting over a year, Good news, I don't have sleep apnea (yeahhhh) The bloods taken at the appointment,

So painful having blood taken from the wrist,They take it from an artery, It took less than 15mins to test and get results, The belt thing said that last year I was only getting 80% of every thing and showed other stuff I can't remember a lot of anything to be fair,

They are now going to do a spiral test( I think that's what it's called, For my lung test apparently because I smoked in my past since I was 13 upto 8yrs ago just to rule out anything kaka, Then I can get this dental mess sorted

I have 2 teeth left in my mouth and the last 3 days I have the worst tooth ache ever! I'm feeling so sorry for myself and could really do with a break

I have also been thinking of what will happen with our future I'm worried that because of our age gap (Hubby 68, Me 51) One of us are going to be alone and not coping without the other, I don't know how to process this,

Just feeling sorry for myself probs

Gentle hugs and loves to all Debs

[Badbessie]

By the sound of it your blood gasses were off and they are going to do a spirometry test to measure lung function. Nobody can diagnose online but you may need inhalers to help with your lungs. At 80% you could have borderline obstructive breathing due to smoking in the past. The important point is you no longer smoke. At those levels you could have a normal lifespan. Once you have had your spirometry it may be best to go on to the lung conditions forum on health unlocked as there will be a lot of information and reassurance for you.

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Thankyou Badbessie for your reply, Once more into the unknown

[CheetieCat]

Oh ouchy that sounds so painful, good you don't have to add sleep apnea to the list and try getting used to wearing the apnea mask, always think that must be so hard, sleep is difficult enough.

Toothache must be up there with one of the worst pains ever, mine are falling to bits too. It's no wonder you're feeling sorry for yourself! Fingers crossed you get those last two removed soon.

And worrying about the future, it's hard not to. It's so easy to say yesterdays gone, live for today, tomorrow hasn't happened yet or some piffle like that - not so easy to do 🙄

We all try to take it as it comes but when you're feeling 💩 everything wants to join the party! All the negative Nellie's pile in don't they? They're always waiting in the background ready to jump in - shower o bumholes! 🤬

I'm sure when you get rid of your 2 stumps and you're feeling a bit better, more like yourself you'll shake it off. For now, take it easy and be KIND to YOURSELF

Gentle ((((Hugs))))

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Haha your reply made me chuckle this morning Cheetiecat, with my stumps,

Hug bacatchya (((hugs)))

[Loobielu]

Hey, how unfair you only have a couple of teeth left and you still have toothache! With everything you are going through I'm not surprised you're feeling sorry for yourself you poor thing. I also find attending medical appointments (and waiting for them to come around!) so stressful too, mentally and physically. I don't think doctors etc realise that. But great news on not needing a mask to sleep. Got to celebrate the small wins! I'm similar age to you and have started to fret over my mortality. It's most unsettling isn't it. One day at a time, that's all the energy we have to think about hun. I know it's hard but try not to let 'what ifs' take over. Gentle hugs, you're stronger than you know XX

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Thank you Loobielu for your reply,

It's just so exhausting trying to be well Debs xx

[Loobielu in reply to Hidden]

It is indeed absolutely exhausting trying to be well and pretending that 'I'm ok' 😏 xx

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Sending hugs, you must indeed be feeling it right now and horrid toothache ☹️ try not too think too much about the age gap live for the moment, I have sleep apnea so one less thing not too add on your list, I hope the next test goes okay, keep us up dated and in the meantime both of you take care xx

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Thank you Yassytina Hubby says I look like a cute hamster, Pushing bread into my cheek,I'll take that for the loving way it was intended,

Take care Debs

[Fybrohell]

I sympathise with the way you’re feeling hun. Just had trip to dentist myself, root canal work to try to keep the teeth I have left to go with the dentures lol. I too have been thinking about future. My hubby is my rock, he’s 71 I'm 57 so similar to you. He is the fittest of the two of us. Walks about 2 - 3 miles daily. I have multiples health issues fybro, diabetic, depression, no thyroid, bp issues, osteo in feet, knees and hands. RA too and just this week have been told I have tendernitis in both legs. No dancing for me. Keep your chin up, look for the silver lining and celebrate the small wins as they really matter. Take comfort from those around you too, don’t forget that you’re loved.

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My own fault when it comes to my own well being,Hubby is the light in my dark, Bless him though he insists on caring for me when he has multi illness's himself, I should be taking care of him like he does for me,Thank you

Take care, Debs