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Here's my next problem. In retrospect I always realize that I really should have gone to the ER, but in the moment of the attack I get irrational and combative. I never actually remember the attack as I am in and out of consciousness the whole time, but friends tell me after how bad it was and some of the things that I have said and done. What can I do to handle it more appropriately when I am not even aware of what is happening? My attacks are becoming more severe each time and I have had a few times in the last few weeks where I can easily see how people die from this. But they are happening at least once a week and it is impractical to call 911 or go to the ER that often. Plus, if I react to things the people around me are going to be more likely to overreact and freak out. I try to downplay it, but again the bluish color and lack of breathing are a dead give away... I don't think I have had any permanent brain damage, but I have a memory problem right after the attacks.

Like for instance the other day I was working on colors with my students and I could not name several of the colors. It was really scary for me. I am jsut at a loss of what to do if I don't even realize the severity of the problem at the time. Lilley wrote: & all, Turning blue does not sound like no big deal.

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You sound just like me! I realize AFTER everything is over that I should have gone to the hospital, but during the time it is happening, I feel like it is not that bad. I mean, I know I can't breathe, but I cannot rationalize it out that I need to listen to my husband and the doctor when they say go to the hospital. It is hard to explain.....

Re: oxygen and more questions

Here's my next problem. In retrospect I always realize that I really should have gone to the ER, but in the moment of the attack I get irrational and combative. I never actually remember the attack as I am in and out of consciousness the whole time, but friends tell me after how bad it was and some of the things that I have said and done. What can I do to handle it more appropriately when I am not even aware of what is happening? My attacks are becoming more severe each time and I have had a few times in the last few weeks where I can easily see how people die from this. But they are happening at least once a week and it is impractical to call 911 or go to the ER that often. Plus, if I react to things the people around me are going to be more likely to overreact and freak out. I try to downplay it, but again the bluish color and lack of breathing are a dead give away... I don't think I have had any permanent brain damage, but I have a memory problem right after the attacks. Like for instance the other day I was working on colors with my students and I could not name several of the colors. It was really scary for me. I am jsut at a loss of what to do if I don't even realize the severity of the problem at the time. Lilley wrote:

& all,

Turning blue does not sound like no big deal.

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, It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then you should be seeing what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong for your asthma to go that bad that often. wrote: Here's my next problem. In retrospect I always realize that I really should have gone to the ER, but in the moment of the attack I get irrational and combative. I never actually remember the attack as I am in and out of consciousness the whole time, but friends tell me after how bad it was and some of the things that I have said and done. What can I do to handle it more appropriately when I am not even aware of what is happening? My attacks are becoming more severe each time and I have had a few times in the last

few weeks where I can easily see how people die from this. But they are happening at least once a week and it is impractical to call 911 or go to the ER that often. Plus, if I react to things the people around me are going to be more likely to overreact and freak out. I try to downplay it, but again the bluish color and lack of breathing are a dead give away... I don't think I have had any permanent brain damage, but I have a memory problem right after the attacks. Like for instance the other day I was working on colors with my students and I could not name several of the colors. It was really scary for me. I am jsut at a loss of what to do if I don't even realize the severity of the problem at the time. Lilley wrote: & all, Turning blue does not sound like no big deal. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. God bless you!

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I see my pulmonologist at least monthly. I am on several medications. He has run numerous tests to see if he can find a cause but has not so far. He really want me to go to Jewish National Hospital in Denver for a week. My insurance won't cover it and I can't take the time off work. It is something that I am keeping in mind though. My pulmo just says I have severe, steroid dependent, persistant asthma. It is so fraustrating. I feel like it is limiting me in so many ways! The pred. also works quite a number on my blood sugars although getting on an insulin pump has made a huge difference. My coworkers aren't mean. I just feel so bad that it affects them. The person I work the closest with goes home crying some days because she is so afraid that I am going to die. She is not an irrational person and I feel horrible that I make her feel so afraid. I don't even realize it at the time. I agree that sometimes it is a relief that other's know

what is going on but it can bafdckfire. The one time I had 911 called was one of my college professors. I fought it like crazy, but when I was passing out she called. Luckily that is the only time I have lost that battle. I will avoid the ER at almost any cost. Sorry for all of these questions and comments. I guess I am just feeling really discouraged this week and like I am at the end of my ropes with this. IT is just so nice to read that there are others who can understand! Thanks, Bill and Canter wrote: , It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then you should be seeing what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong for your asthma to go

that bad that often.

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Have read your posts and had to jump into the conversation.

If you cannot afford to go to Jewish hospital in Denver, I urge you

to see another pulmonologist to get another opinion. Ask around and try to find

the best Dr. in your area. I’m not saying your Dr. is bad, it just might

make a big difference to see someone else locally and see what they say. Is

there a hospital nearby that has an asthma specialty?

And I agree with others regarding the ER. Please just go, it

could save your life. Do not resist it at any cost, please!

Let us know how things go,

Marlena

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I see my pulmonologist at least monthly. I am on

several medications. He has run numerous tests to see if he can find a cause

but has not so far. He really want me to go to Jewish National Hospital in

Denver for a week. My insurance won't cover it and I can't take the time off

work. It is something that I am keeping in mind though. My pulmo just says I

have severe, steroid dependent, persistant asthma. It is so fraustrating. I

feel like it is limiting me in so many ways! The pred. also works quite a number

on my blood sugars although getting on an insulin pump has made a huge

difference.

My coworkers aren't mean. I just feel so bad that it

affects them. The person I work the closest with goes home crying some days

because she is so afraid that I am going to die. She is not an irrational

person and I feel horrible that I make her feel so afraid. I don't even realize

it at the time. I agree that sometimes it is a relief that other's know what is

going on but it can bafdckfire. The one time I had 911 called was one of my

college professors. I fought it like crazy, but when I was passing out she

called. Luckily that is the only time I have lost that battle. I will avoid the

ER at almost any cost.

Sorry for all of these questions and comments. I guess

I am just feeling really discouraged this week and like I am at the end of my

ropes with this. IT is just so nice to read that there are others who can

understand!

Thanks,

Bill and Canter

wrote:

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It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could

die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then

you should be seeing what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong

for your asthma to go that bad that often.

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Marlena, I have gone to a couple of pulmonologists trying to get better treatment. The pulmo I am seeing now was recommended to me by several people and is supposed to be pretty good. I know that he was really thorough in the tests he ordered initially trying to figure out a cause for the severity of the asthma. He has been recommending the other hospital for awhile, but I really don't see how I can pull it off. I just feel like I am at my wit's end! This oxygen thing has really discouraged me. I have had this false hope everytime I go to the dr. that this is going to be the time that he tells me the treatment is finally working and I am "cured". Of course I know by the severeity of the attacks that it is not true, but now I feel like any hope I had is over. I don't know what else to do.Marlena wrote: : Have read your posts and had to jump into the conversation. If you cannot afford to go to Jewish hospital in Denver, I urge you to see another pulmonologist to get another opinion.

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Yes, I can understand. The metaphor I saw on an asthma awareness billboard is great. This is from a 5-year-old child: "When I have an asthma attack, I feel like a fish out of water." The smothering feeling is very well known to me. I had a steroid injection for my asthma yesterday and my blood sugars are horrible right now, but I'll be ok. Take care, wrote: I see my pulmonologist at least monthly. I am on several medications. He has run numerous tests to see if he can find a cause but has not so far. He really want me to go to Jewish National Hospital in Denver for a week. My insurance won't cover it and I can't take the time off work. It is something that I am keeping in mind though. My pulmo just says I have severe, steroid dependent, persistant asthma. It is

so fraustrating. I feel like it is limiting me in so many ways! The pred. also works quite a number on my blood sugars although getting on an insulin pump has made a huge difference. My coworkers aren't mean. I just feel so bad that it affects them. The person I work the closest with goes home crying some days because she is so afraid that I am going to die. She is not an irrational person and I feel horrible that I make her feel so afraid. I don't even realize it at the time. I agree that sometimes it is a relief that other's know what is going on but it can bafdckfire. The one time I had 911 called was one of my college professors. I fought it like crazy, but when I was passing out she called. Luckily that is the only time I have lost that battle. I will avoid the ER at almost any cost. Sorry for all of these questions and comments. I guess I am just feeling really discouraged this week and like I am at the

end of my ropes with this. IT is just so nice to read that there are others who can understand! Thanks, Bill and Canter wrote: , It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then you should be seeing what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong for your asthma to go that bad that often. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. God bless you!

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It could be related to your asthma. That's an intriguing dream. I'm beginning to see the blood sugars settling down a little. It was lower this morning and this afternoon. I'm doing better with my asthma too. The clutter is starting to break up now. Take care, candleinaustin wrote: Speaking of fish out of water.... Does anyone have this dream or similar? I have a recurring dream of an aquarium breaking and fish all over the floor in very little water just flipping around. I try to scoop them up, but don't have another place for them to go. So, I'm busy filling pitchers, cups, etc. with water then trying to get them after that. The scenes are all different, but

the theme is the same. Recently I've begun to wonder if this is related to my asthma... Maybe I should join a dream group...lol in Grand Prairie, TX PS: hope you level out soon!!!Bill and Canter wrote: Yes, I can understand. The metaphor I saw on an asthma awareness billboard is great. This is from a 5-year-old child: "When I have an asthma attack, I feel like a fish out of water." The smothering feeling is very well known to me. I had a steroid injection for my asthma yesterday and my blood sugars are horrible right now, but I'll be ok. Take care, wrote: I see my pulmonologist at least monthly. I am on several medications. He has run numerous tests to see if he can find a cause but has not so far. He really want me to go to Jewish National Hospital in Denver for a week. My insurance won't cover it and I can't take the time off work. It is something that I am keeping in mind though. My pulmo just says I have severe, steroid dependent, persistant asthma. It is so fraustrating. I feel like it is limiting me in so many ways! The pred. also works quite a number on my blood sugars although getting on an insulin pump has made a huge difference. My coworkers aren't mean. I just feel so bad that it affects them. The person I work the closest with goes home crying some days because she is so afraid that I am going to die. She is not an irrational person and I feel horrible that I make her feel so afraid. I don't even

realize it at the time. I agree that sometimes it is a relief that other's know what is going on but it can bafdckfire. The one time I had 911 called was one of my college professors. I fought it like crazy, but when I was passing out she called. Luckily that is the only time I have lost that battle. I will avoid the ER at almost any cost. Sorry for all of these questions and comments. I guess I am just feeling really discouraged this week and like I am at the end of my ropes with this. IT is just so nice to read that there are others who can understand! Thanks, Bill and Canter wrote: , It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then you should be seeing

what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong for your asthma to go that bad that often. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. God bless you! Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. God bless you!

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, Astmatics are often claustrophobic due to problems with breathing and also panic attacks because of fears not being able to breathe because of feeling trapped. I used to work in a wholesale nursery. Not a good environment for people which allergies trigger asthma. I take allergy shots twice a week plus I am on Xolair shots. Xolair is fairly new and is good for allergy related asthma. It helps many people get off prednisone . I am on tons of medicine now but I have hope. Ask your doc about xolair.Not to be stepping on this groups toes but here is a group that is very informative about xolair . http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/xolair_users/... This is not a promotion for another group and this is not some snake charmers remedey. Is an actually FDA approved drug. You have to have certain Ige blood levels for this drug to be theraputic. A simple blood test can determine this. Talk to your doctor about it. Sharon who has lived with asthma for most of her life.

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EWWWW creepy. Now, I wonder if only asthmatics have this dream.....or at least have them often. I've been having it for as long as I can remember. Next time you have it, write me! :-O There was a commerical a while back and it had some goldfish on the ground without water gasping for life and it really bothered me. They don't play it anymore and I'm so thankful, I'd always get really tense when it came on. Does anyone have any claustrophobia or anything? I have a real issue in the car in the winter that the heater cannot be turned on too hot. It seems that the hot air causes me to not be able to take in a deep breath. I think I played too hard today. Transplated about 25 cannas from my mom's yard to mine along with monkey grass and other junk. Tomorrow I tackle the irises. I think I may pay for this when I wake up. 1

more beer and I'm out... Goodnight all! in Grand Prairie, TX PS: If you don't hear back from me, I died from overgardening!!!! PSS: Who's going to win idol??? I dvr'd it....still playing it now.sharon blizzard wrote: , I dream the aquarium breaks and I try to pick up the fish as well. When I dream of having asthma attacks it is because I am not breathing well when I am asleep... Sharon in westminsterIn asthma , candleinaustin wrote:>> Speaking of fish out of water....> > Does anyone have this dream or similar? I have

a recurring dream of an aquarium breaking and fish all over the floor in very little water just flipping around. I try to scoop them up, but don't have another place for them to go. So, I'm busy filling pitchers, cups, etc. with water then trying to get them after that.> > The scenes are all different, but the theme is the same. Recently I've begun to wonder if this is related to my asthma...> >

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AHHHH!!!!! Relieved you are on the up swing. I was actually wheezing today for the first time in AGES!!!!!!! I'm normally breathless, but rarely wheeze anymore. Quite unpleasant and wondering if it's due to dropping advair... This was shortly after we uprooted the cannas (large plants) from my mom's yard. She was rip roaring to get them into the ground at my place and after we got to my house I had to tell her I needed a break. I was red faced bad and told her several times that I needed a break. Finally after she wasn't understanding I said something like Mom - it's not like I'm lazy, I just cannot BREATHE!!! Finally, she remembered.... I think even our parents forget we're not "normal" and I've had this for sooooo long. Funny - if it's not something that's obvious people really do forget we have this issue to deal with 24/7!!!!! You guys are the only ones I know that

can relate. I'm not a wimp, I just can't do as much as fast sometimes.... Pace yourselves..... in Grand Prairie, TXBill and Canter wrote: It could be related to your asthma. That's an intriguing dream. I'm beginning to see the blood sugars settling down a little. It was lower this morning and this afternoon. I'm doing better with my asthma too. The clutter is starting to break up now. Take care, candleinaustin wrote: Speaking of fish out of water.... Does anyone have this dream or similar? I have

a recurring dream of an aquarium breaking and fish all over the floor in very little water just flipping around. I try to scoop them up, but don't have another place for them to go. So, I'm busy filling pitchers, cups, etc. with water then trying to get them after that. The scenes are all different, but the theme is the same. Recently I've begun to wonder if this is related to my asthma... Maybe I should join a dream group...lol in Grand Prairie, TX PS: hope you level out soon!!!Bill and Canter wrote: Yes, I can understand. The metaphor I saw on an asthma awareness billboard is great. This is from a 5-year-old child: "When I have an asthma

attack, I feel like a fish out of water." The smothering feeling is very well known to me. I had a steroid injection for my asthma yesterday and my blood sugars are horrible right now, but I'll be ok. Take care, wrote: I see my pulmonologist at least monthly. I am on several medications. He has run numerous tests to see if he can find a cause but has not so far. He really want me to go to Jewish National Hospital in Denver for a week. My insurance won't cover it and I can't take the time off work. It is something that I am keeping in mind though. My pulmo just says I have severe, steroid dependent, persistant asthma. It is so fraustrating. I feel like it is limiting me in so many ways! The pred. also works quite a number on my blood sugars although getting on an

insulin pump has made a huge difference. My coworkers aren't mean. I just feel so bad that it affects them. The person I work the closest with goes home crying some days because she is so afraid that I am going to die. She is not an irrational person and I feel horrible that I make her feel so afraid. I don't even realize it at the time. I agree that sometimes it is a relief that other's know what is going on but it can bafdckfire. The one time I had 911 called was one of my college professors. I fought it like crazy, but when I was passing out she called. Luckily that is the only time I have lost that battle. I will avoid the ER at almost any cost. Sorry for all of these questions and comments. I guess I am just feeling really discouraged this week and like I am at the end of my ropes with this. IT is just so nice to read that there are others who can understand! Thanks, Bill and

Canter wrote: , It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then you should be seeing what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong for your asthma to go that bad that often. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. God bless you! Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo!

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Thanks . I am too. I hate feeling like I'm smothering. McCollum wrote: , I am glad you are doing better. Re: oxygen and more questions It could be related to your asthma. That's an intriguing dream. I'm beginning to see the blood sugars settling down a little. It was lower this morning and this afternoon. I'm doing better with my asthma too. The clutter is starting to break up now. Take care, candleinaustin wrote: Speaking of fish out of water.... Does anyone have this dream or

similar? I have a recurring dream of an aquarium breaking and fish all over the floor in very little water just flipping around. I try to scoop them up, but don't have another place for them to go. So, I'm busy filling pitchers, cups, etc. with water then trying to get them after that. The scenes are all different, but the theme is the same. Recently I've begun to wonder if this is related to my asthma... Maybe I should join a dream group...lol in Grand Prairie, TX PS: hope you level out soon!!!Bill and Canter wrote: Yes, I can understand. The metaphor I saw on an asthma awareness billboard is great. This is from a 5-year-old child: "When

I have an asthma attack, I feel like a fish out of water." The smothering feeling is very well known to me. I had a steroid injection for my asthma yesterday and my blood sugars are horrible right now, but I'll be ok. Take care, wrote: I see my pulmonologist at least monthly. I am on several medications. He has run numerous tests to see if he can find a cause but has not so far. He really want me to go to Jewish National Hospital in Denver for a week. My insurance won't cover it and I can't take the time off work. It is something that I am keeping in mind though. My pulmo just says I have severe, steroid dependent, persistant asthma. It is so fraustrating. I feel like it is limiting me in so many ways! The pred. also works quite a number on my blood sugars although

getting on an insulin pump has made a huge difference. My coworkers aren't mean. I just feel so bad that it affects them. The person I work the closest with goes home crying some days because she is so afraid that I am going to die. She is not an irrational person and I feel horrible that I make her feel so afraid. I don't even realize it at the time. I agree that sometimes it is a relief that other's know what is going on but it can bafdckfire. The one time I had 911 called was one of my college professors. I fought it like crazy, but when I was passing out she called. Luckily that is the only time I have lost that battle. I will avoid the ER at almost any cost. Sorry for all of these questions and comments. I guess I am just feeling really discouraged this week and like I am at the end of my ropes with this. IT is just so nice to read that there are others who can understand! Thanks,

Bill and Canter wrote: , It may not be practical to go to the ER, but you could die. Losing consciousness is dangerous. If you're that bad during attacks, then you should be seeing what's going on with your doctor. Something is very wrong for your asthma to go that bad that often. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. God bless you! Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone

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