Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond......the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.netSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond......the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfan@... wrote: Hello, everyone! I am new to the group! I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing. I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out. Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 hi Deb,well, primatene mist is something i tend to stay away from, but then that's me. why? basically, because of one simple fact, it's not a prescription. because of that, you can just buy it anytime. that makes it easier to overdose on, at least for me. if it's prescribed, it's much easier to see what the usage is, if i use to much of albuterol, then we need to up the base meds more. i take serevent, albuterol, and asthmacort. i used to use just albuterol, but i used it a couple times every hour, for months, day and night. more like at least, minimal, a year. i've used it steadily for at least 15 years, and i think it was isopeternol before that. i'm glad you're going to talk to the doc, thats great!sorry about your grandfather. i'm sure that bothers you, particularly since asthma was involved. while asthma remains a life-threatening situation, remember we now have made great strides in providing medicine to prevent that as the outcome. hang in there!mare*debmetsfan@... wrote: Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:01:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcdmomforpeace writes: hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond......the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.netSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Fussy? Opinionated? 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Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hi Deb - I am new to this group as well. I have had asthma for seven years now. I just had the worst attack I have ever had. My doctor gave me Symbicort for the first time. Symbicort made me cough violently. I had to use my rescue inhaler to stop and as soon as I used the Symbicort, I started the violent coughing again. I tried for two days thinking it would stop. I called my doctor and she had a fit that I stopped the Symbicort. I had to go to the ER for treatment. I have to follow-up with her on Monday. I intend to tell her that I will not use the Symbicort and if she has a problem with that, I will find another doctor. I think anyone with asthma should have a rescue inhaler. If you feel the Symbicort is making you cough, you should let that doctor know. Only you know your body and how you feel and if any drug is making you feel worse, then I think you body is trying to tell you something. I hope you feel better soon. Marge in NJ ) New Comer! Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Deb - I so agree with you. This disease is terrifying sometimes. My rescue inhaler has saved my life. One time in particular comes to mind. We were driving through Illinois, miles and miles of corn fields and we had no idea where we were or where we could find a hospital. They were spraying pesticides and even though we had the windows up and the air on, I had a reaction. I shiver to think what would have happened had I not had my rescue inhaler. Marge Re: New Comer! Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:01:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcdmomforpeace writes: hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond......the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I really need to get one! I had a really bad reaction when I was trying to clean the bathroom. I had really been bad that entire weekend, which prompted me to go to the doctor in the first place. I really think that dust bothers me because I'm bad at work, too, and it is dusty there. At home, too, I need to dust! :-) And it seems to be exercise induced and I just noticed this week that it is also stress-induced. I feel better on the Symbicort. I can breathe much more easily. But I'm still afraid and would like the rescue inhaler, too. Just in case! Deb Deb - I so agree with you. This disease is terrifying sometimes. My rescue inhaler has saved my life. One time in particular comes to mind. We were driving through Illinois, miles and miles of corn fields and we had no idea where we were or where we could find a hospital. They were spraying pesticides and even though we had the windows up and the air on, I had a reaction. I shiver to think what would have happened had I not had my rescue inhaler. Marge Re: New Comer! Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:01:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcdmomforpeace writes: hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond......the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. 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Guest guest Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I was reading the papers that came with the Symbicort and it does say that it can make your asthma worse and lead to death! I haven't been coughing as much since I've been taking it (since Thursday night). Just the first night, it was worse. My throat is actually sore tonight. I"m not sure what that is from. Allergies, maybe. And the papers say that Symbicort will lower your immunity. Deb Hi Deb - I am new to this group as well. I have had asthma for seven years now. I just had the worst attack I have ever had. My doctor gave me Symbicort for the first time. Symbicort made me cough violently. I had to use my rescue inhaler to stop and as soon as I used the Symbicort, I started the violent coughing again. I tried for two days thinking it would stop. I called my doctor and she had a fit that I stopped the Symbicort. I had to go to the ER for treatment. I have to follow-up with her on Monday. I intend to tell her that I will not use the Symbicort and if she has a problem with that, I will find another doctor. I think anyone with asthma should have a rescue inhaler. If you feel the Symbicort is making you cough, you should let that doctor know. Only you know your body and how you feel and if any drug is making you feel worse, then I think you body is trying to tell you something. I hope you feel better soon. Marge in NJ ) New Comer! Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.netSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thanks, Mare! I agree that a prescription is better than OTC. I will call the doc on Monday and speak with him. But I am feeling better. Deb hi Deb,well, primatene mist is something i tend to stay away from, but then that's me. why? basically, because of one simple fact, it's not a prescription. because of that, you can just buy it anytime. that makes it easier to overdose on, at least for me. if it's prescribed, it's much easier to see what the usage is, if i use to much of albuterol, then we need to up the base meds more. i take serevent, albuterol, and asthmacort. i used to use just albuterol, but i used it a couple times every hour, for months, day and night. more like at least, minimal, a year. i've used it steadily for at least 15 years, and i think it was isopeternol before that. i'm glad you're going to talk to the doc, thats great!sorry about your grandfather. i'm sure that bothers you, particularly since asthma was involved. while asthma remains a life-threatening situation, remember we now have made great strides in providing medicine to prevent that as the outcome. hang in there!mare*debmetsfanaol wrote: Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:01:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcdmomforpeace writes: hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond......the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.netSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 That's right - I was reading the side effects again and it does say sore throat. Thanks! Also...when you use and inhaled steroid like symbicort....make sureyou rinse your mouth out well after each use. I also find it ishelpful to gargle. These meds can cause sore throats, thrush, etc.Robin Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.netSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Thanks, Robin! It's nice that you are also on Symbicort so that we can compare notes! So that is why it leads to death in some cases. The medical insert should have said that - although it does say that death was more likely with other meds and the insert that the pharmacy gave me said that it is rare. I never hear any wheezing myself but the doctor said he heard it. I can hear it if I cover my ears and breathe! LOL!! Today I feel ok. My throat does feel a bit scratchy. I did rinse and spit after taking my Symbicort. Deb Hi Deb!I'm new here also, but have had asthma for over three years now. Ihave been on Symbicort for around three weeks now. I agree thatreading the inserts are very scary! I did a lot of research, because Iwas also concerned about the "may cause death" warning. From what Icould find, it seems that when some of the people have died, it isbecause they took too much of the medicine. When they experienced anasthma attack, they mistaking took their symbicort as a rescueinhaler. They took a couple puffs and when those didn't work they tooka couple more within an hour or so. Then they went ahead and tookmore....and so on until they unfortunately died. When I started on Symbicort, my doc told me that some people foundrelief within the first dose, while others took up to 2 weeks to findrelief. It took me a little over a week to feel the full effects. Youalso need to be diligent about taking all of your medications asprescribed. I know it really effects me if I miss a dose.I also have a prescription for a rescue inhaler (maxair). I alwayskeep one on my person at all times. I also cough during my asthma flare ups. I have never wheezed likemany asthmatics do. I agree with everyone...try talking to your doc and get him to answeras many questions as you have. If he doesn't take the time to listento you and answer your questions until you feel comfortable, then itis probably best to find another doctor. I think it is also just asimportant for the doc's office staff to be understanding and helpful.I have changed doctor's due to problems with the staff before.Good luck!!Robin Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.netSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hi Deb! I'm new here also, but have had asthma for over three years now. I have been on Symbicort for around three weeks now. I agree that reading the inserts are very scary! I did a lot of research, because I was also concerned about the " may cause death " warning. From what I could find, it seems that when some of the people have died, it is because they took too much of the medicine. When they experienced an asthma attack, they mistaking took their symbicort as a rescue inhaler. They took a couple puffs and when those didn't work they took a couple more within an hour or so. Then they went ahead and took more....and so on until they unfortunately died. When I started on Symbicort, my doc told me that some people found relief within the first dose, while others took up to 2 weeks to find relief. It took me a little over a week to feel the full effects. You also need to be diligent about taking all of your medications as prescribed. I know it really effects me if I miss a dose. I also have a prescription for a rescue inhaler (maxair). I always keep one on my person at all times. I also cough during my asthma flare ups. I have never wheezed like many asthmatics do. I agree with everyone...try talking to your doc and get him to answer as many questions as you have. If he doesn't take the time to listen to you and answer your questions until you feel comfortable, then it is probably best to find another doctor. I think it is also just as important for the doc's office staff to be understanding and helpful. I have changed doctor's due to problems with the staff before. Good luck!! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Also...when you use and inhaled steroid like symbicort....make sure you rinse your mouth out well after each use. I also find it is helpful to gargle. These meds can cause sore throats, thrush, etc. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I went to school near a bunch of corn fields. It was after there that I was dx with asthma.Do you remember which highway you were on?Shell Re: New Comer! Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:01:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcdmomforpeace@ yahoo.com writes: hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond...... the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol (DOT) com wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/ advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers. ..love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue .net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I think it was route 70. We came straight out of Indianapolis, IN to St. Louis, MO. Marge Re: New Comer! Thank you very much, Mare! I will call the doctor back on Monday. From what I have researched, it seems that Symbicort is long-term management med and may make using the rescue inhaler unnecessary. But I'd like to have one just in case! A lot of times when I'm coughing, I can't catch my breath! I've thought about buying Primatene Mist. It's so nice to chat with people who are more knowledgeable than I am! This is all new to me and a bit scary. I do know that my grandfather died from asthma back in the '50s. Thank you! Deb In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:01:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcdmomforpeace@ yahoo.com writes: hi Debbie! well, you asked alot of questions, and i've had asthma most of my life, so could write volumes here, which you'd have to scroll through forever...so, here's the short version...first....if the directions say you need a rescue inhaler, you probably dosecond...... the doc should already recognize your need. your life is impacted, right? walking upstairs, etc. it's not being relieved? that equals simply this, your asthma is not under control.what does that add up to? well, save alot of steps and tell them you need help, and if you don't get a rescue inhaler, then you get another doctor. pretty straight forward. my life has literally been saved several times from a rescue inhaler. and you never know if the asthma will get worse. changing seasons, etc... the important thing here is your doctor should be listening to you. if he's not, make him gone. there are plenty of doctors willing to help.about the coughing, i hate to advise you there since he said you had an infection. coughing is a tricky thing. it comes with asthma, however, is often a symptom of other things. unfortunately, i've overlooked the other things way to many times just because coughing was a way of life. call back maybe and ask the doctor to return your call or make an appointment and go in. you're so worth it!mare*debmetsfanaol (DOT) com wrote: Hello, everyone!I am new to the group!I was just diagnosed with asthma. My doctor gave me a prescription for Symbicort. Just reading the side effects made me nervous! I have never been on asthma medication before. The directions say that I should not take this medication without a rescue inhaler. I do not have one of those. I called the doctor's office; he is not in today but I spoke to the nurse. She told me that the doctor doesn't feel that I need a rescue inhaler. The directions also say that I should monitor my peak readings, and the nurse said that I do not need that either. I am a bit concerned. Any suggestions/ advice? After taking Symbicort for the first time last night, my coughing was worse - waking me up during the night - and it was so violent that I was vomiting. That is why I went to the doctor two weeks ago. At that time, he told me that I had a bronchial infection and some asthma. He put me on 400 mgs of Avelox and steroids for one week. This made the cough less severe (no vomiting with it) and less frequent but there was still an excessive amount of mucous. I've been coughing for at least a month. I took my second does of Symbicort this afternoon and I do feel better but still have some coughing.I do experience shortness of breath when climbing stairs, walking quickly, and walking up inclines. When I take my dog for a walk, my chest tightens up and begins to hurt. But when climbing stairs and walking up inclines, I have to breathe through my mouth and I feel like I will pass out.Debbie in NJ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! blessed are the peacemakers. ..love, marylin*mommy* Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue .net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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