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Title: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Ms Bev on October 17, 2009, 12:24:00 AM

Arrrggghhhhh!!!!!

G*&D#$!!

I'm sick again.  My lungs are trying to drown me. Again.  This is my 3rd round of mega-dose prednisone, and a new antibiotic in about 7 weeks.   My lungs are happily bubbling and sizzling away.
THAT'S why I'm awake at this time of night.  The prednisone has me AWAKE!
It would be better if I were making money, but I'm not, because I can't work.  I'm also off my hrt meds, and with this load of steroids, I'm.....
UNHAPPY.

Not looking for sympathy here, just.......awake.  And peevish 

*wheeeze*

Bev
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Cindy on October 17, 2009, 02:03:00 AM
Hi Bev
:icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug:

Anyway
Get better soon
Cindy
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Flan on October 17, 2009, 02:07:04 AM
*hugs and chicken noodle soup* (along with chocolate and mac and cheese, my cures for everything meds can't fix)
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Ms Bev on October 17, 2009, 05:42:05 AM
Thanks Cindy...Flan....

Yup, it, ummm......6:37 eastern standard time, and still up.  Slept for about 35 minutes. 
WHEEEEE!

haha....it'll be okay.

Happens a few times a year.  This ones just a longer un-joy ride than usual.

Bev 
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Renate on October 17, 2009, 07:29:55 AM
Prednisone is evil, evil, evil.

That being said, it can be effective sometimes.
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 17, 2009, 11:02:09 AM
My friend next door also is have lung problems and is taking Prednisone.  And I have taken it before because of my COPD.  Prop your self up at a 45o angle and see if you can sleep some, Bev.

It is now about Noon your time and I hope you are fast asleep.

Get well soon, my Sister. :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug:


Janet
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: BrandiOK on October 17, 2009, 11:56:53 AM
I hate prednisone..but it works well.  On the occasions I had to take it I counted the days until I could stop.  Made me eat like a horse on top of everything else :(

Hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Ms Bev on October 18, 2009, 08:32:23 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on October 17, 2009, 11:02:09 AM
Prop your self up at a 45o angle and see if you can sleep some, Bev.

It is now about Noon your time and I hope you are fast asleep.

Get well soon, my Sister. :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug:


Janet


Thanks, Janet....I took your advice....stole all Marcy's pillows (well some) and propped up.  Had a blessed nap.  Good advice.....Thanks luv



Bev
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 18, 2009, 08:37:57 PM
I have COPD and that was a trick taught to me by my doctor.  It works because you are not have the fluids gather in the lungs.

Glad I could help.


Janet
Title: Re: Sicka->-bleeped-<-
Post by: Cindy on October 19, 2009, 01:16:19 AM
Quote from: BrandiOK on October 17, 2009, 11:56:53 AM
I hate prednisone..but it works well.  On the occasions I had to take it I counted the days until I could stop.  Made me eat like a horse on top of everything else :(

Hope you feel better soon.


That must have been the last straw Brandi :laugh:

Sorry, feeling flat and trying to cheer up

:-*

Cindy