Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Welcome some how you snuck in on me! I'm Terry yeah I know another on the list LOL! You'll love this group. Lou just tickled my heart when she told me that she used the sinus rinse and is wearing the mask outside because of me! I'm so glad to make a difference in someone's life to make it better! If you ever need anything I'm always here! Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of TmwilliamsSent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:44 PMTo: asthma Subject: Asthma & Advair Hi Lou, You mentioned reading an article about why doctors don't take advair. Did they say why they don't? I take advair and am concerned. I was taking the highest dose of advair when I read that it can cause glaucoma. Glaucoma runs in our family so I wanted to stop using advair. My doctor lowered the advair dose, and I did fine on the lower dose, but I wanted to still stop taking Advair. My Ophthalmologist confirmed that I was glaucoma suspect because of the pressure in my eyes, plus she saw a tiny cataract as well. Note: Advair causes cataracts, too, according to their medical insert. I told my asthma doctor I did not want to take any advair and was there an alternative to taking an inhaled steroid. I went back to using proventil. Unfortunately, I wheezed around the clock even though I stayed away from any food irritants, like milk, corn & chocolates, and cats and dogs. So, it was unsuccessful with my not taking advair. My asthma doctor put me on the lowest dose of advair and made a classic statement: "It would be better to be blind and live then die from asthma." So, I agreed and am back on advair, at least it's the lowest dose. But I'd like to know more about this article you read. Do you have a link to it? Thanks, No viruses found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5http://www.iolo.com No viruses found in this outgoing messageScanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 You are very welcome . We have all learned so much. At least I know I have. This is a wonderful group. > > See aren't ya glad you joined our family here! > > > Terry > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program > Established August of 1992 > > > > > _____ > > From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of > Tmwilliams > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 8:08 PM > To: asthma > Subject: Re:Welcome > > > > > Thank you for the wonderful welcome! > > I see my asthma doctor tomorrow and can mention symbicort to him. > > Karan, what happens if you take something like 5mg singulair with > phenylanine in it? > > > , my asthma is induced by anything & everything, chemicals, fragrances, > outdoors, food, animals, stress, etc. So, maybe I can substitute singulair > for nasalcrom? > > Becasue my asthma was controlled & my allergies were pretty much controlled > with Nasalcrom & claritin before my doctor prescribed singulair? I hope my > doctor doesn't think I'm being difficult, but the less medicine I can take > the better. Especially when he prescribes, a drug with aspartame in it > without considering whether I want to take it or not.... > > Thanks Terry for suggesting Xyzal. I'll mention it to my doctor especially > if he insists that I continue with the 5mg singulair. > Thanks Madeline for suggesting clarinex and asthmanex, too. Now I have a > list to take to my doctor to offer alternatives. > > Thanks to everyone for all of your helpful responses. I had no idea there > were althernates to advair out there & you've helped me to see there are > other choices. > > Sincerely, > > > > > > > _____ > > No viruses found in this incoming message > Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5 > http://www.iolo.com <http://www.iolo.com/iav/iavpop3> > > > _______________________________________ > No viruses found in this outgoing message > Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5 > http://www.iolo.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thank you for the wonderful welcome! I see my asthma doctor tomorrow and can mention symbicort to him. Karan, what happens if you take something like 5mg singulair with phenylanine in it? , my asthma is induced by anything & everything, chemicals, fragrances, outdoors, food, animals, stress, etc. So, maybe I can substitute singulair for nasalcrom? Becasue my asthma was controlled & my allergies were pretty much controlled with Nasalcrom & claritin before my doctor prescribed singulair? I hope my doctor doesn't think I'm being difficult, but the less medicine I can take the better. Especially when he prescribes, a drug with aspartame in it without considering whether I want to take it or not.... Thanks Terry for suggesting Xyzal. I'll mention it to my doctor especially if he insists that I continue with the 5mg singulair. Thanks Madeline for suggesting clarinex and asthmanex, too. Now I have a list to take to my doctor to offer alternatives. Thanks to everyone for all of your helpful responses. I had no idea there were althernates to advair out there & you've helped me to see there are other choices. Sincerely, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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