Guest guest Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hello Joan, Joy all. Joan I haven't had sputum so to speak for well over 9 years except when had really severe asthma attack. I can tell you you all need to know yourselves inside and out, and sorry to sound spoil sporty or whatever-- BUT sometimes the things we love, like to chill out with etc, JUST at specific times MUST be put to the side if we really are serious about either getting well, or at least over the lousy infections, tiredness, thrush and whatever else.. I am allergic to all meds-- and really thought I would die within 2 years of not being able to be treated as before etc. Well not so-- I am here to tell stories-- and I can send over 50 letters to prove I should be dead-- also to show my life really wasn,t expected to go on after all meds taken away etc. Whatever, little sputum -- pea size sometimes-- I take in specimen jar to be checked-- if I feel its off in smell, odd in color or a lot etc. I also make sure I haven,t had anything colored or smelly like fish etc, 12 hrs before taking specimen to doc. Doctors only have our bloods, urine , and sputum to go by and or PFTs etc. WE must take responsibility-- like a computer they are only as good as the data put in. All meds for infections upset gut, or give you thrush etc-- so get to know what to use to asist and if trying to do this without MORE meds please try the things like yoghurt-- topically as well as eaten-- ensuring its any of those with acidophilus-- don’t, use harsh soaps or talcs in female areas either just wash with tepid water, keep cotton undies for those times-- ( that’s why all have cotton gusset) Drink enough water eat root vegs and for anyone who wants to steer clear AND are fair dinkum about getting rid of ANY infections EAT REAL fresh-- not jarred or tabs either FRESH cooked any way you like-- may take you a month to get used to it if it concerned you before-- BUT you will do away with infections-- IF it wasn,t against the law and rules of chats etc. I would guarantee and even bet my life on the value and success. Maybe you get upset tum, wind, smelly breath-- BUT whats worse -- cruel fevers infections hospital drips, and possible side effects even death JUST cos of simple to treat side effects-- Sorry I sound cynical-- BUT I now know well over 20 people like myself who would be dead if we hadn,t persevered- and not worried about someone not liking breath or tummy full of wind for a week or two. I can send you or any doc at least 20 people with COPD and another 10-15 with some horrible life threatening infections-- who have got a clear slate within 4-6 years of lifestyle changes-- early enough-- I love a wine-- BUT would never touch while even slighly feeling unwell- temp, even headaches etc-- JUST isn,t a done thing-- Listen to your body-- these times it usually craves water, same as over exhaustion-- body craves sweets-- BUT again maybe only a day or so and it will crave a particular FRUIT- yes the sugar in the fruit--. Please DO NOT EVER say oh to hell with it all, I don,t know anymore, and I doubt or am sure docs don,t either etc. Never say Who really knows-- our bodies do. Don,t question well how do I know the docs are right, the tests are right-- you have to believe-- BUT you also have to take the responsibility to listen and look after your inside better than the ouside-- and I guarantee a better, happier life-- whether for a year or 20. Hugs Sandy T-- You might get other things later like R/A diabetes etc-- BUT we all will continue to get something-- NOT a life sentence-- not depression which makes you feel LOW-- people who really feel low are those who are sad, unhappy for longer than 2 weeks straight-- then they need to look at attitude, why- and therapy-- any illness will make one feel low-- GET control over your health and LIFE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hi Joan, If you have no bad-coloured sputum, and not much of it – ENJOY!!! If you’re concerned tho is it cos you feel like you have sputum which won’t move?? Unwell ? Or just tired, maybe need a little more time to pick up.... At 56 I did despair for a while after the IV abx, but kept being told they’re strong abx, hard for the body to assimilate and break down, so takes a while to feel well.... I slept lots, even during day, a lot, for a few weeks. And still do if needed eg after a walk that was toooo hard and steep! Hope you’re feeling better soon.... joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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