Guest guest Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 great suggestion I chicken out altogether and mentally translate it as " long acting bronchodilator " , as opposed to a " short acting bronchodilator " , both of which take a heck of a lot longer to type! lol Slats > > > > ** > > > > Hi . I am taking two meds with LABA. One is a controller med > > that combines a LABA with a inhaled steroid and the other is a LABA alone. > > I have never had any problems tolerating the LABA. I do notice some > > jitters, but they are not too bad. The jitters are much worse with my > > albuterol. I hope you get this figured out. I have found that xanax works > > better than valium. > > > > Madeline > > > > *From:* Wolf > > *To:* asthma > > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 26, 2011 4:55 PM > > > > *Subject:* medication with LABA > > > > > > Hi: > > Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so > > what did you do? > > I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to > > tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to > > tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a > > while but any improvement has gone away. > > I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to > > breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler > > which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium. > > > > Thanks for any help. > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Take care, > > -- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I understand what they both mean, but when I read articles about them my eyes start to cross.To: asthma Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 3:46 PMSubject: Re: Re: medication with LABA great suggestion I chicken out altogether and mentally translate it as "long acting bronchodilator", as opposed to a "short acting bronchodilator", both of which take a heck of a lot longer to type! lol Slats > > > > ** > > > > Hi . I am taking two meds with LABA. One is a controller med > > that combines a LABA with a inhaled steroid and the other is a LABA alone. > > I have never had any problems tolerating the LABA. I do notice some > > jitters, but they are not too bad. The jitters are much worse with my > > albuterol. I hope you get this figured out. I have found that xanax works > > better than valium. > > > > Madeline > > > > *From:* Wolf > > *To:* asthma > > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 26, 2011 4:55 PM > > > > *Subject:* medication with LABA > > > > > > Hi: > > Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so > > what did you do? > > I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to > > tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to > > tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a > > while but any improvement has gone away. > > I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to > > breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler > > which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium. > > > > Thanks for any help. > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Take care, > > -- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ann, You make it sound easy although I doubt it is. I'd like to join weight watchsers. DH and I have terrible eating habits. We eat out 90% of the time and that is not good I know. I can't see well enough to cook much any more. And I haven't driven since 1990 cuz of my blindness. I know I could join online but I'd like to go to the meetings once a week. Do they have meetings where a bunch of people go or is it mainly a one on one basis ? I'm very interested in WW. I need to loose about 40 lbs that I've put on since quitting the cigarettes 3 years ago. That's amazing that your asthma and your sleeping has improved since being on the WW. Wonderful !! How long have you been a member and how much have you lost so far ? Thanks ANn, Love n Hugs Barbee To: asthma Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:12 PMSubject: Re: medication with LABA The greatest part about weight watchers is that there are NO forbidden foods. There used to be way back in the day when they first started, but now it is completely different. Everything has a point value except non starchy fruits and vegetables. Each person gets a point target that they should be eating per day...it automatically adjusts with your weight. So, because Im point stingy, I naturally gravitate toward the zero points stuff...hence I get more fruits and veggies in. Lunch today was 94% fat free popcorn with seasoning...6 cups is like 2 points. Im saving my points for later when we go out. Activity earns points too. And...to keep this on track, Im seeing improvements in both my asthma and my sleep. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Wow, that's great Ann !! To: asthma Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:31 PMSubject: Re: medication with LABA Thanks ! We were shopping this morning and I realized I had not eaten one of my favorite junk foods let alone thought about it for over a week now! Ann Re: medication with LABA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 That is interesting how they have that set up. Sounds a lot easier than the old way used to be.To: asthma Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 4:12 PMSubject: Re: medication with LABA The greatest part about weight watchers is that there are NO forbidden foods. There used to be way back in the day when they first started, but now it is completely different. Everything has a point value except non starchy fruits and vegetables. Each person gets a point target that they should be eating per day...it automatically adjusts with your weight. So, because Im point stingy, I naturally gravitate toward the zero points stuff...hence I get more fruits and veggies in. Lunch today was 94% fat free popcorn with seasoning...6 cups is like 2 points. Im saving my points for later when we go out. Activity earns points too. And...to keep this on track, Im seeing improvements in both my asthma and my sleep. Ann medication with LABA Hi: Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so what did you do? I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a while but any improvement has gone away. I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium. Thanks for any help. -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Wonderful news and hope you continue on diet and exercise. What you described is what we have been doing for the past 14+ years ever since I was told not to eat anything containing any fat content in it. Unfortunately I'm not too happy looking so thin at the moment and then with my not exercising regularly as late I have been losing all my muscles so whatever you do while you are losing weight make sure to exercise daily if possible. My getting thin did not just happen; it was happening very slowly each year and I promise you that you will also see those subtle changes. The best part as you said is feeling so much more healthy.Best of luck to you,SharonFrom:" Wolf" Subject:Re: medication with LABADate:July 28, 2011 12:21:41 PM EDTTo:asthma Congratulations on your weight loss! It is amazing how so many things can effect how efficiently our body works and how healthy or unhealthy that make us feel. Willow B-12 deficiency is also known as pernicious anemia. If you dont have enough B-12, you cant absorb the iron nutrients from your food. Without enough iron, your body starts to have all sorts of troubles.Ive started on Weight Watchers 5 weeks ago. I have tried doing the weight loss thing on my own but Ive learned that I need the meetings and I need to be able to talk with other people who struggle with their weight like I do. It helps me be more accountable to myself. I started eating lots more vegetables and fruit, less junk food and fast food, and Ive lost 13.4 pounds! I also started some exercise...nothing outrageous, but more than I was doing. I feel way better AND...last week I actually forgot to take my asthma meds for 2 days and I still could exercise without trouble.My point being what we put into our bodies can make a huge difference in how we feel and our health. My pulmo had told me that if I can lose 10% of my body weight, my sleep apnea might even partially correct itself...so I have that motivation too. Ann medication with LABA Hi:Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so what did you do?I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a while but any improvement has gone away. I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium.Thanks for any help.-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Does that mean your a vegetarian of sorts?To: asthma ; asthma Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:40 PMSubject: Re: medication with LABA Wonderful news and hope you continue on diet and exercise. What you described is what we have been doing for the past 14+ years ever since I was told not to eat anything containing any fat content in it. Unfortunately I'm not too happy looking so thin at the moment and then with my not exercising regularly as late I have been losing all my muscles so whatever you do while you are losing weight make sure to exercise daily if possible. My getting thin did not just happen; it was happening very slowly each year and I promise you that you will also see those subtle changes. The best part as you said is feeling so much more healthy.Best of luck to you,SharonFrom:" Wolf" Subject:Re: medication with LABADate:July 28, 2011 12:21:41 PM EDTTo:asthma Congratulations on your weight loss! It is amazing how so many things can effect how efficiently our body works and how healthy or unhealthy that make us feel. Willow B-12 deficiency is also known as pernicious anemia. If you dont have enough B-12, you cant absorb the iron nutrients from your food. Without enough iron, your body starts to have all sorts of troubles.Ive started on Weight Watchers 5 weeks ago. I have tried doing the weight loss thing on my own but Ive learned that I need the meetings and I need to be able to talk with other people who struggle with their weight like I do. It helps me be more accountable to myself. I started eating lots more vegetables and fruit, less junk food and fast food, and Ive lost 13.4 pounds! I also started some exercise...nothing outrageous, but more than I was doing. I feel way better AND...last week I actually forgot to take my asthma meds for 2 days and I still could exercise without trouble.My point being what we put into our bodies can make a huge difference in how we feel and our health. My pulmo had told me that if I can lose 10% of my body weight, my sleep apnea might even partially correct itself...so I have that motivation too. Ann medication with LABA Hi:Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so what did you do?I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a while but any improvement has gone away. I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium.Thanks for any help.-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Sharon, I'm not a doctor but I don't know of anyone who says don't have any fat. I have always heard that some fat is healthy. When I was ill and became quite thin it was depressing. I never thought I would say being thin was depressing but when you are not exercising or feeling healthy, the thin is not a good look. Have you chatted with a doctor to revisit that decision lately?2011/8/12 piaybyear Wonderful news and hope you continue on diet and exercise. What you described is what we have been doing for the past 14+ years ever since I was told not to eat anything containing any fat content in it. Unfortunately I'm not too happy looking so thin at the moment and then with my not exercising regularly as late I have been losing all my muscles so whatever you do while you are losing weight make sure to exercise daily if possible. My getting thin did not just happen; it was happening very slowly each year and I promise you that you will also see those subtle changes. The best part as you said is feeling so much more healthy. Best of luck to you,Sharon Subject: Re: medication with LABA Date:July 28, 2011 12:21:41 PM EDT To:asthma Congratulations on your weight loss! It is amazing how so many things can effect how efficiently our body works and how healthy or unhealthy that make us feel. On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 6:08 PM, ANN wrote: Willow B-12 deficiency is also known as pernicious anemia. If you dont have enough B-12, you cant absorb the iron nutrients from your food. Without enough iron, your body starts to have all sorts of troubles. Ive started on Weight Watchers 5 weeks ago. I have tried doing the weight loss thing on my own but Ive learned that I need the meetings and I need to be able to talk with other people who struggle with their weight like I do. It helps me be more accountable to myself. I started eating lots more vegetables and fruit, less junk food and fast food, and Ive lost 13.4 pounds! I also started some exercise...nothing outrageous, but more than I was doing. I feel way better AND...last week I actually forgot to take my asthma meds for 2 days and I still could exercise without trouble. My point being what we put into our bodies can make a huge difference in how we feel and our health. My pulmo had told me that if I can lose 10% of my body weight, my sleep apnea might even partially correct itself...so I have that motivation too. Ann medication with LABA Hi:Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so what did you do? I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a while but any improvement has gone away. I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium. Thanks for any help. -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I was wondering about that also, a lot of the foods we eat have fat in them, that would be a lot of foods to avoid, how do you do it.To: asthma Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 1:03 PMSubject: Re: medication with LABA Sharon, I'm not a doctor but I don't know of anyone who says don't have any fat. I have always heard that some fat is healthy. When I was ill and became quite thin it was depressing. I never thought I would say being thin was depressing but when you are not exercising or feeling healthy, the thin is not a good look. Have you chatted with a doctor to revisit that decision lately?2011/8/12 piaybyear Wonderful news and hope you continue on diet and exercise. What you described is what we have been doing for the past 14+ years ever since I was told not to eat anything containing any fat content in it. Unfortunately I'm not too happy looking so thin at the moment and then with my not exercising regularly as late I have been losing all my muscles so whatever you do while you are losing weight make sure to exercise daily if possible. My getting thin did not just happen; it was happening very slowly each year and I promise you that you will also see those subtle changes. The best part as you said is feeling so much more healthy. Best of luck to you,Sharon From:" Wolf" Subject: Re: medication with LABA Date:July 28, 2011 12:21:41 PM EDT To:asthma Congratulations on your weight loss! It is amazing how so many things can effect how efficiently our body works and how healthy or unhealthy that make us feel. Willow B-12 deficiency is also known as pernicious anemia. If you dont have enough B-12, you cant absorb the iron nutrients from your food. Without enough iron, your body starts to have all sorts of troubles. Ive started on Weight Watchers 5 weeks ago. I have tried doing the weight loss thing on my own but Ive learned that I need the meetings and I need to be able to talk with other people who struggle with their weight like I do. It helps me be more accountable to myself. I started eating lots more vegetables and fruit, less junk food and fast food, and Ive lost 13.4 pounds! I also started some exercise...nothing outrageous, but more than I was doing. I feel way better AND...last week I actually forgot to take my asthma meds for 2 days and I still could exercise without trouble. My point being what we put into our bodies can make a huge difference in how we feel and our health. My pulmo had told me that if I can lose 10% of my body weight, my sleep apnea might even partially correct itself...so I have that motivation too. Ann medication with LABA Hi:Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so what did you do? I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a while but any improvement has gone away. I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium. Thanks for any help. -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, -- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 It's easier if I tell you basically what I eat every single day .... Also, I have lactose intolerance, then have to be careful with what I eat because of the IBS, gallbladder/stones, primary biliary cirrhosis and for those reasons, stay away from meat or anything fattening. Anyhow .... BreakfastCheerios (w/lactaid milk) & banana (can no longer have blueberries & strawberries because of the acid reflux) ....Plain oatmeal & lactaid milk2 glasses of water .....LunchTurkey wrap w/lettuce, spinach leaves and cucumber (no mayo) Pear2 glasses of water(if I don't have the wrap then I'll alternate and have tuna from the package on 7grain bread, lettuce & spinach leaves)Nosh Cantaloupe/Honeydew and sometimes watermelonDinnerEither Salmon or else chicken cutlet and once in a while scrod, flounder, tilapia ...Steamed fresh vegetables and brown rice. Rarely do I have potatoes.salad but because of the acid reflux stopped putting a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil on & so I eat it dry ... ugh..... Also as you know, no more tomatoes 2 glasses of water & thencup of green or black tea & a cookieLater on .....dried apricots, (had to cut out pop corn ... and am tired of rice cakes .... Tofutti fudgical ..... then much later we'll have cereal w/ banana again and that's it....Don't know if this is what you're eating but am very curious what you eat in a day ...Take care,SharonFrom:"willothewispl@..." Subject:Re: medication with LABADate:August 12, 2011 1:00:06 PM EDTTo:"asthma " <asthma >Does that mean your a vegetarian of sorts?To: asthma ; asthma Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:40 PMSubject: Re: medication with LABA Wonderful news and hope you continue on diet and exercise. What you described is what we have been doing for the past 14+ years ever since I was told not to eat anything containing any fat content in it. Unfortunately I'm not too happy looking so thin at the moment and then with my not exercising regularly as late I have been losing all my muscles so whatever you do while you are losing weight make sure to exercise daily if possible. My getting thin did not just happen; it was happening very slowly each year and I promise you that you will also see those subtle changes. The best part as you said is feeling so much more healthy.Best of luck to you,SharonFrom:" Wolf" Subject:Re: medication with LABADate:July 28, 2011 12:21:41 PM EDTTo:asthma Congratulations on your weight loss! It is amazing how so many things can effect how efficiently our body works and how healthy or unhealthy that make us feel. Willow B-12 deficiency is also known as pernicious anemia. If you dont have enough B-12, you cant absorb the iron nutrients from your food. Without enough iron, your body starts to have all sorts of troubles.Ive started on Weight Watchers 5 weeks ago. I have tried doing the weight loss thing on my own but Ive learned that I need the meetings and I need to be able to talk with other people who struggle with their weight like I do. It helps me be more accountable to myself. I started eating lots more vegetables and fruit, less junk food and fast food, and Ive lost 13.4 pounds! I also started some exercise...nothing outrageous, but more than I was doing. I feel way better AND...last week I actually forgot to take my asthma meds for 2 days and I still could exercise without trouble.My point being what we put into our bodies can make a huge difference in how we feel and our health. My pulmo had told me that if I can lose 10% of my body weight, my sleep apnea might even partially correct itself...so I have that motivation too. Ann medication with LABA Hi:Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and if so what did you do?I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a while but any improvement has gone away. I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the Valium.Thanks for any help.-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care,-- Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I agree. When I see a thin, bony woman like one I stood behind in the post office line the other day, I always assume she is sick and I should keep my distance in case what she has wrong with her is communicable. lol Slats > >>>> > >>>>> ** > >>>>> > >>>>> Hi . I am taking two meds with LABA. One is a controller med > >>>>> that combines a LABA with a inhaled steroid and the other is a LABA alone. > >>>>> I have never had any problems tolerating the LABA. I do notice some > >>>>> jitters, but they are not too bad. The jitters are much worse with my > >>>>> albuterol. I hope you get this figured out. I have found that xanax works > >>>>> better than valium. > >>>>> > >>>>> Madeline > >>>>> > >>>>> ------------------------------ > >>>>> *From:* Wolf > >>>>> *To:* asthma > >>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 26, 2011 4:55 PM > >>>>> > >>>>> *Subject:* medication with LABA > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Hi: > >>>>> Have any of you been unable to tolerate the asthma meds with LABA and > >>>>> if so what did you do? > >>>>> I'm on 500/50 Advair twice a day and I have had to increase my Valium > >>>>> to tolerate it and now I am on an herbal remedy just to allow my body to > >>>>> tolerate the medicine and I'm not breathing any better. It improved for a > >>>>> while but any improvement has gone away. > >>>>> I'm doing very short workouts per the doctor's instructions and in > >>>>> order to breathe when I am finished I have the choice of taking my rescue > >>>>> inhaler which would only increase the jitters or take the Valium. I take the > >>>>> Valium. > >>>>> > >>>>> Thanks for any help. > >>>>> > >>>>> -- > >>>>> Take care, > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> Take care, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Take care, > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Take care, > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Take care, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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