Asthma fun

[OPAsthmaGma]

I am 55 years old and have been living with asthma most of my life; diagnosed 10 years ago. It’s been worsening over the past 2 years. After 10 days of night time symptoms I’m currently dealing with a major flare up. Why is this happening?! I’m getting allergy shots to help but ...

[Carakraft]

Hang in there and I hope this flare-up ends quickly! Talk to your doctor about new treatments if things are not better...

Take care

[OPAsthmaGma in reply to Carakraft]

Thank you for reaching out. I did see the doctor again; I’m being treated and feeling better.

[Carakraft in reply to OPAsthmaGma]

Glad to hear that you are doing better!

[Hidden]

Sometimes I have to take prednisone for treatment, but after the last 2 treatments, I avoid it ... I have extreme mouth and throat pain when i take it the last 2 times. I do not think I am supposed to have it due to I read the side effects and it is in the list of side effects. But they still try to give it to me. Plus it keeps me wound up like a cork when on it. I hate that and the pain. So avoid it ... But maybe it can help you.

[OPAsthmaGma in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I’m back on pred and it does help; luckily I don’t suffer the same side effects as you have. I’m getting better but hate the fact that I’m having flares more frequently, in spite of allergy shots and antihistamines. I considered it to be embarrassingly mild up until 2 years ago then wham! Growing old sucks!

And breathing treatments give me headaches; has that happened to you?

[Taralover]

Please ask your doctor about NUCALA. It gave my life back and I’m hoping it does the same for everyone suffering from the terrible life asthma produces.

Be well