Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi Lynne, Glad to hear that you are now at home. I have had Zosyn and Maxipime IVs. I had Maxipime for my first hospitalization for bronchiectasis exacerbation about two years ago. Last July, my pulmonary doctor brought in two infectious disease doctors, and they recommended the Zosyn IV. It caused me to develop diarrhea, but then a lot of antibiotics do that to me. Last January when I was hospitalized with pneumonia, I had a different bacteria and the pulmonary doctor gave me the Maxipime IV again, but I broke out in hives on my back so he took me off that IV the day before I went home and switched me to Zithromax before I left the hospital. I also developed diarrhea from that, so he said to stop the antibiotic. I hope you feel well enough to enjoy the holidays. I will be thinking and praying for better days ahead for you. Norma in Austin, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi Lynne, Sorry to hear you have been in hospital, it sounds like you've had a really tough time with the pneumonia and pseudo bug. I'm glad you are home again. I hope you are on now on the road to recovery and that the treatment helps you to feel better. Take care, get lots of rest and let your body heal. It will take time. I also pray that we all have a happy, healthy, peaceful festive season. Will be thinking of you and all our friends in the group. Love Bunny my update Hello everyone, It has taken me a few hours to get caught up on all the posts I've missed. I was admitted to the hospital on Dec 2nd for pnemonia and just got out tonight, Dec 19th. It was a very long hospital stay and I am glad to be home. The pseudomonas bacteria was present again and I was treated with IV Zosyn and Maxapime and inhaled Tobra. My blood work showed that my red blood cell count was abnormal, (and my iron and calcium levels were also off,) so I had to have a blood transfusion and now I have to get Procrit injections once a week for 6 weeks to keep up the red blood cell counts. I luckily got to leave the hospital tonite without having to do home IV antibiotics. I am on oxygen though (3 liters) which is new for me, I had home oxygen once before but it was an " as needed " thing, and I really didn't need to wear the cannula all day like I do this time. Well, I just wanted to share my " wonderful retreat " to the hospital with you all and let ya know i am home and thinking and praying we all have a healthy holiday season! Stay healthy Lynne 29 years old Cleveland, Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Norma... Just a note. An unsympathetic spouse can also create a kind of stress when he doesn't understand what you are going through. I have been in that situation and I know what that is like not to get the support and understanding one needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 , Thanks for sharing your experience. I know that I am not the only one who has this problem, but it is also nice to know that others have had the same experience and understand the feeling. Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 I didn't start out with a winner, you know. The first husband was a real & *#@! It didn't last long – I was pregnant and 18. He ran off with a bimbo waitress when I was 5 months pregnant, then came back begging for forgiveness. I forgave him. Stupidest thing I've ever done. I've made smarter choices since then. Maybe your husband just needs to be educated about bronchiectasis. Tell him that the way he feels in the morning after drinking is how you feel ALL THE TIME! Maybe he'll get it. Does he help you with anything at all. I hate to hear you sound so miserable. Maggie On Sunday, December 21, 2003, at 08:58 PM, nor236@... wrote: > , > > Thanks for sharing your experience. I know that I am not the only one > who has this problem, but it is also nice to know that others have had > the same experience and understand the feeling. > > Norma > > > <image.tiff> > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Maggie, He does help with grocery shopping. I have noticed that he will do something nice for me right before he has a drinking bout so he does feel guilty about it. What I have learned in Alanon is that alcoholism is a disease. He is covering up his pain with alcohol. Also alcoholism is inherited. Both his father and grandfather were alcoholics. I never had anyone in my family with this problem so was unprepared how to handle it. It has also affected our children as alcoholism is a family disease. He told me soon after we got married that he would never drink like his father and grandfather did. If I had known that Alanon existed earlier, it would have been very helpful. It is helpful now and of course, the support of all of you. Love, Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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