Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I went to the specialist yesterday and my peak flow readings were normal. but, he said that didn't necessarily mean that things are "normal" with me! He's a very good doctor. He thinks my normal reading was due to taking the Symbicort, which has helped me these last few weeks. He lowered my dosage and is treating me for allergies also - he put me on Nasonex. I have to go back in 4-6 weeks; he wants to see if there is a difference. He also asked me to do a sleep study! Has anyone done one of those? It sounds interesting! Deb I agree with you that they can help a lot, but am merely wanted to post some thoughts regarding their limitations: Some people's bodies respond to asthma by breathing lighter and faster...peak flow meters don't account for the severity or chronic pain these people face and doctors that rely too heavily on peak flow meter and dont listen to patients will miss this group of people. Peak flow meters also are read by those in the medical and compared to their charts for a generalization of age and height averages, which doesn't account for individual body characteristics, In other words we all have different shaped faces, noses, and also lungs, which means some people with larger or smaller than normal lung sizes aren't taken into account by peak flow meters. Medical personnel often distrust and waste office visits before they believe or trust patients own recorded data and judgments of symptoms and readings. Wheezing is not always present in asthma patients who are having severe problems, and too often doctors don't listen to patients or perceive them to have lack of credibility of other symptoms are prevalent, but wheezing isn't readily detectable. McCollum <mychelsuddenlink (DOT) net> wrote: Where do you get a peak flow meter? Is it prescription? Re: asthma warning signs The best warning signs are peak flow readings. You should use a peak flow meter every day and record the results in an asthma diary. When you peak flow starts to drop, you need to thank about taking your "rescue medication". Your flows should drop (so will the peak flow) before you start to wheeze, cough, or feel shortness of breath. >> Hi Madeline,> I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor in > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He won't > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my LOL > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway I've > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this group > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit with > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I have > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have more > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy symptoms > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. 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 October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Have you gone to a pulmonary specialist? I went yesterday and was very satisfied with the office visit! He said I have bronchial asthma, allergies, acid reflux, restless legs syndrome, and he believe I have sleep apnea. That is why he wants me to do a sleep study. LOL!! I think that was everything that he said! He's very good. Deb Hi Madeline,I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor in Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He won't say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my LOL it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway I've discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this group that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit with some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I have more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have more frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy symptoms only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. 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 October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I agree with you that they can help a lot, but am merely wanted to post some thoughts regarding their limitations: Some people's bodies respond to asthma by breathing lighter and faster...peak flow meters don't account for the severity or chronic pain these people face and doctors that rely too heavily on peak flow meter and dont listen to patients will miss this group of people. Peak flow meters also are read by those in the medical and compared to their charts for a generalization of age and height averages, which doesn't account for individual body characteristics, In other words we all have different shaped faces, noses, and also lungs, which means some people with larger or smaller than normal lung sizes aren't taken into account by peak flow meters. Medical personnel often distrust and waste office visits before they believe or trust patients own recorded data and judgments of symptoms and readings. Wheezing is not always present in asthma patients who are having severe problems, and too often doctors don't listen to patients or perceive them to have lack of credibility of other symptoms are prevalent, but wheezing isn't readily detectable. McCollum wrote: Where do you get a peak flow meter? Is it prescription? Re: asthma warning signs The best warning signs are peak flow readings. You should use a peak flow meter every day and record the results in an asthma diary. When you peak flow starts to drop, you need to thank about taking your "rescue medication". Your flows should drop (so will the peak flow) before you start to wheeze, cough, or feel shortness of breath. >> Hi Madeline,> I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor in > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He won't > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my LOL > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway I've > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this group > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit with > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I have > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have more > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy symptoms > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 hey Noah, read your post and totally, completely agree.early warning symptom for me is tightening in the chest. i can't possibly walk around my day carrying a peak flow meter and taking readings. not only is it time consuming, frightening to the public---just how sick IS she?----and bulky, it's not feasible to concentrate on the art of graceful living.however, a slight tightening in the lungs means i need to do something. how quick depends on how severe and fast it's coming on. like, ok, i can go upstairs for my inhaler.....ok, maybe not......call husband/son to go get it for me, conserve air and sit on the floor and let help come to me.........or, ooops, this is bad, grab a phone instead. common sense stuff. sometimes, you can overthink an illness. all we can do is take all the meds to prevent a severe attack and chill. i've had this all my life, can't tell you how many times, really, i've been in the hospital. almost died several times. now at the mayo clinic. i'm a professional patient. but believe me, if i can say, do all you can and chill, then it's possible. fretting and worrying and carrying stuff around with us detracts us from the joy of living, and relationships, and the fullness of life. if you feel you must keep all these records, do so. perhaps have a specified time of day to do it and then let the rest of your day unfold peacefully. my doc at the mayo wants all those dairies too. so, i looked him in the eye and said you want to know how i'm improving/not? ok, we do a pft every month anyway, that will have to be enough for your curisoity. i'll call him if i die in between! do i take risks? sure, i cross the road after only looking 12 times......dance in the rain, to heck with a cold, enjoy a bit!mare*Noah Riding wrote: I agree with you that they can help a lot, but am merely wanted to post some thoughts regarding their limitations: Some people's bodies respond to asthma by breathing lighter and faster...peak flow meters don't account for the severity or chronic pain these people face and doctors that rely too heavily on peak flow meter and dont listen to patients will miss this group of people. Peak flow meters also are read by those in the medical and compared to their charts for a generalization of age and height averages, which doesn't account for individual body characteristics, In other words we all have different shaped faces, noses, and also lungs, which means some people with larger or smaller than normal lung sizes aren't taken into account by peak flow meters. Medical personnel often distrust and waste office visits before they believe or trust patients own recorded data and judgments of symptoms and readings. Wheezing is not always present in asthma patients who are having severe problems, and too often doctors don't listen to patients or perceive them to have lack of credibility of other symptoms are prevalent, but wheezing isn't readily detectable. McCollum <mychelsuddenlink (DOT) net> wrote: Where do you get a peak flow meter? Is it prescription? Re: asthma warning signs The best warning signs are peak flow readings. You should use a peak flow meter every day and record the results in an asthma diary. When you peak flow starts to drop, you need to thank about taking your "rescue medication". Your flows should drop (so will the peak flow) before you start to wheeze, cough, or feel shortness of breath. >> Hi Madeline,> I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor in > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He won't > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my LOL > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway I've > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this group > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit with > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I have > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have more > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy symptoms > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Hello Matt! Then, Why have I had several docs (Family doc and a a pulmonologist) tell me, if I am not wheezing, it's not my asthma! (he just keeps saying my lungs are "clear" (I take that to mean no fluid) .I have had 2.5 weeks of steroids...better now!) I am getting very frustrated with this! (I was barely moving any air 2 weeks ago...and NOT WHEEZING!) When I went to the ER with chest pressure, and cough, and got an hour long neb treatment... My chronic back pain/muscle spasms DISAPPEARED I fell asleep (I never sleep) My neck and back muscles relaxed (I wanted to hug the ER doc) I hate when doctors don't LISTEN to me!!!! (the asthma doc, and the ER doc, and the RT at the hospital all said, YOU AREN'T MOVING ANY AIR!) So...why is this guy now talking about pulmonary hypertension...would that go away with an hour long neb treatment? And calm my back pain? (I quit my job at the hospital over back pain...everyone blamed lifting patients) So...why did the nebulizer work if it isn't my asthma? (and I am clearing lots of crud) His logic makes no sense to me! (I am short of breath easily...all he would say was it isn't my asthma) PERSONALLY, I think my asthma has been SO bad for SO long, I am weak and recovering my lung capacity will take time. Or, am I nuts? :-) Kim (I now have like 5k worth of tests ordered...I don't think I really need!) -------------- Original message -------------- I don't know what "Medical personnel" you see but My office doesn't do any of that. We teach each asthma patient to find their own normal peak flow readings. We don't use a chart to compare. All asthma limits air flow. It doesn't matter what your trigger is or how your body reacts to asthma, your air flow will be obstructed. If you air flow wasn't obstructed then it would not be an obstructive disease and asthma is an obstructive disease. If you believe your health care professionals are "distrusting" you I would seek a new team. Wheezing is not always a sign, I was illustrating that peak flow readings will drop before wheezing or coughing starts. If you don't wheeze then peak flows should drop before your symptoms start. A peak flow meter is an important part of a good asthma action plan. > >> > Hi Madeline,> > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor > in > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > won't > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > LOL > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > I've > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > group > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > with > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I > have > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > more > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > symptoms > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> >> > > > > ---------------------------------> > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Building a website is a piece of cake. > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 hi!well, am not going to go where yoru docs have gone......however, it surprised me when the mayo clinic told me i was having such a severe asthma situation....i wasn't wheezing and was beginning to hope it was actually somethiing else. it WAS asthma, however. the thing is, my lungs had shut down so much i couldn't even wheeze! go figure how my pulmonologist (2 of them) missed that one! being able to wheeze is a gift, you're actually getting enough air-no matter how small-to make a sound. not being able to is a bit disturbing......hang in there, just get a new doc with brain cells functioning, and take an aspirin, you'll need it! mare*portzmom@... wrote: Hello Matt! Then, Why have I had several docs (Family doc and a a pulmonologist) tell me, if I am not wheezing, it's not my asthma! (he just keeps saying my lungs are "clear" (I take that to mean no fluid) .I have had 2.5 weeks of steroids...better now!) I am getting very frustrated with this! (I was barely moving any air 2 weeks ago...and NOT WHEEZING!) When I went to the ER with chest pressure, and cough, and got an hour long neb treatment... My chronic back pain/muscle spasms DISAPPEARED I fell asleep (I never sleep) My neck and back muscles relaxed (I wanted to hug the ER doc) I hate when doctors don't LISTEN to me!!!! (the asthma doc, and the ER doc, and the RT at the hospital all said, YOU AREN'T MOVING ANY AIR!) So...why is this guy now talking about pulmonary hypertension...would that go away with an hour long neb treatment? And calm my back pain? (I quit my job at the hospital over back pain...everyone blamed lifting patients) So...why did the nebulizer work if it isn't my asthma? (and I am clearing lots of crud) His logic makes no sense to me! (I am short of breath easily...all he would say was it isn't my asthma) PERSONALLY, I think my asthma has been SO bad for SO long, I am weak and recovering my lung capacity will take time. Or, am I nuts? :-) Kim (I now have like 5k worth of tests ordered...I don't think I really need!) -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Matt Anders, RRT, AE-C, CPFT" <inside_matts_head> I don't know what "Medical personnel" you see but My office doesn't do any of that. We teach each asthma patient to find their own normal peak flow readings. We don't use a chart to compare. All asthma limits air flow. It doesn't matter what your trigger is or how your body reacts to asthma, your air flow will be obstructed. If you air flow wasn't obstructed then it would not be an obstructive disease and asthma is an obstructive disease. If you believe your health care professionals are "distrusting" you I would seek a new team. Wheezing is not always a sign, I was illustrating that peak flow readings will drop before wheezing or coughing starts. If you don't wheeze then peak flows should drop before your symptoms start. A peak flow meter is an important part of a good asthma action plan. > >> > Hi Madeline,> > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor > in > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > won't > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > LOL > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > I've > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > group > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > with > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I > have > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > more > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > symptoms > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> >> > > > > ---------------------------------> > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Building a website is a piece of cake. > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.> blessed are the peacemakers...love, marylin*mommy* Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Haven't done it, but I have had them suggest trying it. I'm interested to hear how those work. debmetsfan@... wrote: I went to the specialist yesterday and my peak flow readings were normal. but, he said that didn't necessarily mean that things are "normal" with me! He's a very good doctor. He thinks my normal reading was due to taking the Symbicort, which has helped me these last few weeks. He lowered my dosage and is treating me for allergies also - he put me on Nasonex. I have to go back in 4-6 weeks; he wants to see if there is a difference. He also asked me to do a sleep study! Has anyone done one of those? It sounds interesting! Deb In a message dated 10/11/2007 3:53:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, noaharkrider writes: I agree with you that they can help a lot, but am merely wanted to post some thoughts regarding their limitations: Some people's bodies respond to asthma by breathing lighter and faster...peak flow meters don't account for the severity or chronic pain these people face and doctors that rely too heavily on peak flow meter and dont listen to patients will miss this group of people. Peak flow meters also are read by those in the medical and compared to their charts for a generalization of age and height averages, which doesn't account for individual body characteristics, In other words we all have different shaped faces, noses, and also lungs, which means some people with larger or smaller than normal lung sizes aren't taken into account by peak flow meters. Medical personnel often distrust and waste office visits before they believe or trust patients own recorded data and judgments of symptoms and readings. Wheezing is not always present in asthma patients who are having severe problems, and too often doctors don't listen to patients or perceive them to have lack of credibility of other symptoms are prevalent, but wheezing isn't readily detectable. McCollum <mychelsuddenlink (DOT) net> wrote: Where do you get a peak flow meter? Is it prescription? Re: asthma warning signs The best warning signs are peak flow readings. You should use a peak flow meter every day and record the results in an asthma diary. When you peak flow starts to drop, you need to thank about taking your "rescue medication". Your flows should drop (so will the peak flow) before you start to wheeze, cough, or feel shortness of breath. >> Hi Madeline,> I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor in > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He won't > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my LOL > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway I've > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this group > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit with > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I have > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have more > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy symptoms > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. Debbie SalernoMaine Coon RescueBoard MemberEastern Regional DirectorDNA Managerwww.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Me, too! They are going to check with my insurance first to make sure that it is covered. I'm really curious about it! Of course I'll share my experience if I do it! Deb Re: Re: asthma warning signs Haven't done it, but I have had them suggest trying it. I'm interested to hear how those work. debmetsfanaol wrote: I went to the specialist yesterday and my peak flow readings were normal. but, he said that didn't necessarily mean that things are "normal" with me! He's a very good doctor. He thinks my normal reading was due to taking the Symbicort, which has helped me these last few weeks. He lowered my dosage and is treating me for allergies also - he put me on Nasonex. I have to go back in 4-6 weeks; he wants to see if there is a difference. He also asked me to do a sleep study! Has anyone done one of those? It sounds interesting! Deb In a message dated 10/11/2007 3:53:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, noaharkrider writes: I agree with you that they can help a lot, but am merely wanted to post some thoughts regarding their limitations: Some people's bodies respond to asthma by breathing lighter and faster...peak flow meters don't account for the severity or chronic pain these people face and doctors that rely too heavily on peak flow meter and dont listen to patients will miss this group of people. Peak flow meters also are read by those in the medical and compared to their charts for a generalization of age and height averages, which doesn't account for individual body characteristics, In other words we all have different shaped faces, noses, and also lungs, which means some people with larger or smaller than normal lung sizes aren't taken into account by peak flow meters. Medical personnel often distrust and waste office visits before they believe or trust patients own recorded data and judgments of symptoms and readings. Wheezing is not always present in asthma patients who are having severe problems, and too often doctors don't listen to patients or perceive them to have lack of credibility of other symptoms are prevalent, but wheezing isn't readily detectable. McCollum <mychelsuddenlink (DOT) net> wrote: Where do you get a peak flow meter? Is it prescription? Re: asthma warning signs The best warning signs are peak flow readings. You should use a peak flow meter every day and record the results in an asthma diary. When you peak flow starts to drop, you need to thank about taking your "rescue medication". Your flows should drop (so will the peak flow) before you start to wheeze, cough, or feel shortness of breath. > > Hi Madeline, > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor in > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He won't > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my LOL > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway I've > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this group > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit with > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I have > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have more > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy symptoms > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. Debbie Salerno Maine Coon Rescue Board Member Eastern Regional Director DNA Manager www.mainecoonrescue.net See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. 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 October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I had one three weeks ago. It is really different. They stick anondes to your legs, several places on you face, and on your head (through your hair). They also tape a microphone to your throat and put a band around your chest and diaphram. You feel like you are being probed by aliens (HA). Some of the anondes monitor eye movement for rem, some monitor whether you open your eyes, not sure what the ones on your head do. It was a bit uncomfortable, and I have been told that many people have trouble sleeping at all. Fortunately, I am on Ambien (too many side effects from the inhaler, Prednizone, etc.) so I slept. It took about 10 days for them to send the results to my dr, and I have to go back this coming Monday. I tested positive for moderate apnea with other issues like falling O2 levels at night. So, they have to hook me up with the titration machine and determine what kind of pressure it will take to keep me breathing properly. I will let you guys know how that goes! I am a bit worried that the mask will be uncomfortable to sleep with. Madeline > > > > Hi Madeline, > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor > in > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > won't > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > LOL > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > I've > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > group > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > with > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I > have > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > more > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > symptoms > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > > > > > > > > > > ? > > Debbie Salerno > Maine Coon Rescue > Board Member > Eastern Regional Director > DNA Manager > www.mainecoonrescue.net > > > > > See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. > > > > > > > > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. > > > > > _____________________________________________________________________ ___ > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have seen a pulmonologist, and to tell you the truth I wasn't that impressed. He does not specialize in asthma. I am currently seeing an allergy/asthma specialist(Dr. Beebe), and the difference is night and day. I don't always wheeze either, and Dr. Beebe has told me that a lot of my symptoms are very atypical. I actually don't have many symptoms at all until I am in a full blown attack. I really thought that I was just missing them until I spoke with him. Dr.Beebe also treats this seriously. A good many people die every year with asthma (usually mistreated). So my advice is that if your dr. is not satisfying you and you are concerned, find an asthma specialist. I am not sure what part of the country you are in, but I am in GA and there are quite a few available to choose from. Madeline > > > > > > Hi Madeline, > > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > doctor > > in > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > won't > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > > LOL > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > > I've > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > group > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > with > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like > a > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and > I > > have > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > > more > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > symptoms > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > > > > > > > > blessed are the peacemakers... > love, marylin* > mommy* > > --------------------------------- > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Oh, wow! I was just reading about that on the web site. You poor lady! They come to your house - is it like an oxygen tank? Thanks for sharing your experience! I will know what to expect when/if I go! Deb Re: asthma warning signs I had one three weeks ago. It is really different. They stick anondes to your legs, several places on you face, and on your head (through your hair). They also tape a microphone to your throat and put a band around your chest and diaphram. You feel like you are being probed by aliens (HA). Some of the anondes monitor eye movement for rem, some monitor whether you open your eyes, not sure what the ones on your head do. It was a bit uncomfortable, and I have been told that many people have trouble sleeping at all. Fortunately, I am on Ambien (too many side effects from the inhaler, Prednizone, etc.) so I slept. It took about 10 days for them to send the results to my dr, and I have to go back this coming Monday. I tested positive for moderate apnea with other issues like falling O2 levels at night. So, they have to hook me up with the titration machine and determine what kind of pressure it will take to keep me breathing properly. I will let you guys know how that goes! I am a bit worried that the mask will be uncomfortable to sleep with. Madeline > > > > Hi Madeline, > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor > in > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > won't > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > LOL > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > I've > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > group > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > with > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I > have > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > more > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > symptoms > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > > > > > > > > > > ? > > Debbie Salerno > Maine Coon Rescue > Board Member > Eastern Regional Director > DNA Manager > www.mainecoonrescue.net > > > > > See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. > > > > > > > > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. > > > > > __________________________________________________________ ___ > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com > 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 October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Good questions. Wheezing is a symptom of asthma however it is also a symptom of other respiratory diseases. Also, wheezing doesnt have to be heard for it to be asthma. Asthma is different from all other respiratory diseases because it is episodic and reversible. Episodic referring to asthma coming and going. Between asthma attacks, your lungs should be normal. Normal sounding and normal pulmonary function tests/peak flows. Reversible referring to an asthma attack can be reversed with a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators are delivered by a nebulizer machine however nebulizers can give many different medications. You asked about a nebulizer and pulmonary hypertension (PH). PH is basically high blood pressure around the lungs. The doctor could have given you a vasodilator or vein opener, through the nebulizer that relieved the hypertension. I don't know why it would have stopped your back pain. Unless they gave you an IV medication or pills. If you want to know if its asthma, ask your doctor for pulmonary function test with bronchial challenge or methacholine challenge. This is the gold standard test for asthma. > > > > > > Hi Madeline, > > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > doctor > > in > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > won't > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > > LOL > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > > I've > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > group > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > with > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like > a > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and > I > > have > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > > more > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > symptoms > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I was diagnosed with asthma three years ago...I have never wheezed. I will either have a rotten cough or my breathing just slows down to almost nothing. It gets pretty scary when your breathing slows and gets shallow. It also makes me get very slow moving. Sometimes it gets to the point where I can't even lift my head when sitting in my recliner. I try not to let it progress to that point! Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Find another doctor who will listen to you! I read that backs can begin getting painful because of the different muscles that are used when you breathe improperly. My new doc said just because my breath test was normal, does not mean that everything is normal! I described all of my symptoms to him and he said, unfortunately, he does believe that it is bronchial asthma. So find a doctor who will listen to you. Deb Hello Matt! Then, Why have I had several docs (Family doc and a a pulmonologist) tell me, if I am not wheezing, it's not my asthma! (he just keeps saying my lungs are "clear" (I take that to mean no fluid) .I have had 2.5 weeks of steroids...better now!) I am getting very frustrated with this! (I was barely moving any air 2 weeks ago...and NOT WHEEZING!) When I went to the ER with chest pressure, and cough, and got an hour long neb treatment... My chronic back pain/muscle spasms DISAPPEARED I fell asleep (I never sleep) My neck and back muscles relaxed (I wanted to hug the ER doc) I hate when doctors don't LISTEN to me!!!! (the asthma doc, and the ER doc, and the RT at the hospital all said, YOU AREN'T MOVING ANY AIR!) So...why is this guy now talking about pulmonary hypertension...would that go away with an hour long neb treatment? And calm my back pain? (I quit my job at the hospital over back pain...everyone blamed lifting patients) So...why did the nebulizer work if it isn't my asthma? (and I am clearing lots of crud) His logic makes no sense to me! (I am short of breath easily...all he would say was it isn't my asthma) PERSONALLY, I think my asthma has been SO bad for SO long, I am weak and recovering my lung capacity will take time. Or, am I nuts? :-) Kim (I now have like 5k worth of tests ordered...I don't think I really need!) -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Matt Anders, RRT, AE-C, CPFT" <inside_matts_head> I don't know what "Medical personnel" you see but My office doesn't do any of that. We teach each asthma patient to find their own normal peak flow readings. We don't use a chart to compare. All asthma limits air flow. It doesn't matter what your trigger is or how your body reacts to asthma, your air flow will be obstructed. If you air flow wasn't obstructed then it would not be an obstructive disease and asthma is an obstructive disease. If you believe your health care professionals are "distrusting" you I would seek a new team. Wheezing is not always a sign, I was illustrating that peak flow readings will drop before wheezing or coughing starts. If you don't wheeze then peak flows should drop before your symptoms start. A peak flow meter is an important part of a good asthma action plan. > >> > Hi Madeline,> > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor > in > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > won't > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > LOL > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > I've > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > group > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > with > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I > have > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > more > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > symptoms > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> >> > > > > ---------------------------------> > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Building a website is a piece of cake. > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.> 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 October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 We bought one for our DD right at the pharmacy without a prescription, and it was about $35 (not covered by extended medical). HTH, Deb M > > > > Hi Madeline, > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my doctor > in > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > won't > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > LOL > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > I've > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > group > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > with > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like a > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and I > have > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > more > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > symptoms > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: 10/9/07 4:43 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Matt, Thanks for all your input with everything...I'm curious though...when is it time to look at other things besides asthma, in respiratory problems? You say asthma is episodic, and reversible... The whole part of this year, I've been in ....hmm hard to describe exactly but its like 24/7 heavy symptoms that don't go away. I'm considering testing for other lung disease/problems, but not sure where to start. Asthma at the least should let up between attacks. It shouldn't be a continuous series of ...attacks...that are always there... "Matt Anders, RRT, AE-C, CPFT" wrote: Good questions. Wheezing is a symptom of asthma however it is also a symptom of other respiratory diseases. Also, wheezing doesnt have to be heard for it to be asthma. Asthma is different from all other respiratory diseases because it is episodic and reversible. Episodic referring to asthma coming and going. Between asthma attacks, your lungs should be normal. Normal sounding and normal pulmonary function tests/peak flows. Reversible referring to an asthma attack can be reversed with a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators are delivered by a nebulizer machine however nebulizers can give many different medications. You asked about a nebulizer and pulmonary hypertension (PH). PH is basically high blood pressure around the lungs. The doctor could have given you a vasodilator or vein opener, through the nebulizer that relieved the hypertension. I don't know why it would have stopped your back pain. Unless they gave you an IV medication or pills. If you want to know if its asthma, ask your doctor for pulmonary function test with bronchial challenge or methacholine challenge. This is the gold standard test for asthma. > > >> > > Hi Madeline,> > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > doctor > > in > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > won't > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > > LOL > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > > I've > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > group > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > with > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like > a > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and > I > > have > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > > more > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > symptoms > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it.> > >> > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > 10/9/07 4:43 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.> >> Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Matt, Are all peak flow meters the same? With the one at the ER, our DD's good average was determined to be 175. We then bought her own PLM, which looks different and now her norm seems to be 200. Thanks for your help, Deb M > > > > > > Hi Madeline, > > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > doctor > > in > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > won't > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > > LOL > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > > I've > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > group > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > with > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like > a > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and > I > > have > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > > more > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > symptoms > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Kim, Several years ago, I got to the point where I couldn't breathe and it got progressively worse at night. I could barely walk and walked hunched over. I ended up in ER, where they gave me a nebulizer treatment and said I had asthma. I told them I didn't. They didn't listen to me and prescribed an inhaler. I ended up back in ER for the next 3 consecutive nights, where they kept saying I had asthma. My DR was finally oncall in ER and ordered a chest Xray, where it was finally determined to be bronchial pneumonia! I was put on Prednizone and gradually got better. I have no idea how I got pneumonia (I was a college student at the time), hadn't had it before or since, but now our DD has asthma! So how ironic because when I first took her in with the same symptoms I had, I thought she had a chest infection like pneumonia, so I was shocked when they said asthma. Of course, after what I went through, I got a second opinion. Deb M > > > > > > Hi Madeline, > > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > doctor > > in > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > won't > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH my > > LOL > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn anyway > > I've > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > group > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > with > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda like > a > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, and > I > > have > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I have > > more > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > symptoms > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I have > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 If you asthma is 24/7 it may be time to re-evaluate your asthma plan, medications, and environment. Some asthmatics have a good plan and use their medications correctly however every time they go home or work, they are exposing them selves to a trigger. Example, I recently who came to me with a doctors order to evaluate their asthma plan. They were doing a good job with everything and I was happy with the her plan up until I found out she slept with her 3 cats. It turns out that she was told years ago that she was mildly allergic to cats. Bingo, that's why she was having issues. If you can't do anything to help your asthma, you may have another respiratory issue. It could be as simple as you lungs are so scared and remodeled from chronic asthma that your breathing is compromised. Or it could be a new chronic lung infection. Again, and I say this allot, pulmonary function is the way to go. PFTs can show some many things from obstructive and restrictive lung diseases to diffusion defects and neuromuscular diseases. > > > > > > > > Hi Madeline, > > > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > > doctor > > > in > > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > > won't > > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH > my > > > LOL > > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn > anyway > > > I've > > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > > group > > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > > with > > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda > like > > a > > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, > and > > I > > > have > > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I > have > > > more > > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > > symptoms > > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I > have > > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > > 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Hey all! Well, after 3 1/2 weeks of steroids...the pulmonologist telling me it's not asthma because I am not wheezing, the asthma specialist thinking it IS...(me too), the family doc blowing me off completely, for lack of audible wheezing (though, I could not BREATHE). the ER doc ordering MORE steroids because I wasn't moving any air...(and sinus surgury postponed because the asthma doc didn't think I would survive anesthesia. GUESS WHAT? My lungs have now recovered enough to produce a wheeze whenever I get the slightest bit winded. I have a nasty, wheezy sounding cough almost constantly now...any time I DO anything. Especially showering, housework, walks. And...if I ignore it BACK PAIN, and I get very light headed (I had been ignoring this as being overly dramatic before...after all, the family doc said my lungs were fine) Last night walking at the rennisance fairre hubby just looked at me... " should I tape your wheeze for the pulmonologist? " I was wheezing something fierce....used my albuterol, And then continued to have a wheezy cough. I JUST WANT TO FUNCTION, take care of my kids, and not have to live shut up in my house, the way I have for the last several months! I am so sick of this! KIM (I am now convinced my lungs were indeed, shutting down severely...I had told my husband, I was " bone weary " of the effort it took to breathe. I was beginning to think death would be better than this...and that's just not me. I am a very upbeat person) (I am kind of curious though...why does my voice box hurt? The muscles that control my voice seem mad at me...I can talk, but the front of my throat hurts...in the muscle) (if I put a little pressure there, and hold it...it feels better) This has been going on for a while...Is this significant? -------------- Original message ---------------------- > If you asthma is 24/7 it may be time to re-evaluate your asthma plan, > medications, and environment. Some asthmatics have a good plan and > use their medications correctly however every time they go home or > work, they are exposing them selves to a trigger. Example, I > recently who came to me with a doctors order to evaluate their asthma > plan. They were doing a good job with everything and I was happy > with the her plan up until I found out she slept with her 3 cats. It > turns out that she was told years ago that she was mildly allergic to > cats. Bingo, that's why she was having issues. > > If you can't do anything to help your asthma, you may have another > respiratory issue. It could be as simple as you lungs are so scared > and remodeled from chronic asthma that your breathing is > compromised. Or it could be a new chronic lung infection. Again, and > I say this allot, pulmonary function is the way to go. PFTs can show > some many things from obstructive and restrictive lung diseases to > diffusion defects and neuromuscular diseases. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Madeline, > > > > I'm fairly new to this asthma thing too. I first went to my > > doctor > > > in > > > > Janurary but didn't get any diagnosis until August, and then He > > > won't > > > > say asthma. His diagnosis was allergic asthmatic bronchitis OH > my > > > LOL > > > > it kinda has that Lions and tigers and bears Oh my rhythmn > anyway > > > I've > > > > discovered through alot of research and alot of help from this > > > group > > > > that it is asthma. I can tell when I'm getting ready to get hit > > > with > > > > some kind of attack when I get really tired ( you know kinda > like > > a > > > > limp dishrag) I get sore throats, I become really irratible, > and > > I > > > have > > > > more problems sleeping , I get headaches and occassionally I > have > > > more > > > > frequent allergy symptoms ( normally I now don't have allergy > > > symptoms > > > > only an occassional sneeze) When I'm exposed to a trigger I > have > > > > asthmatic reactions, not allergic my doctor just doesn't get it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.6/1060 - Release Date: > > 10/9/07 4:43 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > > Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi, Huffy! I did have a sleep study done on 11/30/2007. I stopped breathing 58 times during the night. They said it wasn't enough for them to come in with the mask. My doctor said that I have mild sleep apnea and he recommended a dental appliance. I'm still waiting for my dentist to get this approved and start working on it. I have to call him otherwise I'm going some place else with the prescription. I also have restless legs syndrome and am being treated for acid reflux. And now, I went to the surgeon for the nodules on my thyroid and he said that I need to have the biopsy done. I'm on Nasonex for my allergies but I have that funny feeling in my chest that I'm sure is from the asthma. But my pulmonary doctor took me off the asthma meds to see how I do. I don't hear any wheezing, though, and I haven't had that really terrible cough for a while now. Deb >> Oh, wow!? I was just reading about that on the web site.? You poor lady!? They come to your house - is it like an oxygen tank?? > > Thanks for sharing your experience!? I will know what to expect when/if I go!> > Deb>Deb, hi I am new to the list. I know this is an old post, if you have not I would encourage you to do the sleep study. Mine was coverred by insurance. It has made a profound difference for me. I have only been on it for a week but am able to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep on the CPAP. The mask does take some getting used to but no more morning asthma attack, or at least not as severe. Also no more headaches or gasping for air. With mine it was just an overnight stay in the sleep lab at the local hospital. Really it does not hurt and my big problem initially was with getting to sleep because I had to sleep on my back which I find a major trigger. No one has to come out to the house. I just wanted to encourage you. It can make a world of difference.Huffy It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 > > Oh, wow!? I was just reading about that on the web site.? You poor lady!? They come to your house - is it like an oxygen tank?? > > Thanks for sharing your experience!? I will know what to expect when/if I go! > > Deb > Deb, hi I am new to the list. I know this is an old post, if you have not I would encourage you to do the sleep study. Mine was coverred by insurance. It has made a profound difference for me. I have only been on it for a week but am able to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep on the CPAP. The mask does take some getting used to but no more morning asthma attack, or at least not as severe. Also no more headaches or gasping for air. With mine it was just an overnight stay in the sleep lab at the local hospital. Really it does not hurt and my big problem initially was with getting to sleep because I had to sleep on my back which I find a major trigger. No one has to come out to the house. I just wanted to encourage you. It can make a world of difference. Huffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 my husband has a dental appliance and it is great. You must go to the right dentist tho! --- debmetsfan@... wrote: > > Hi, Huffy! > > I did have a sleep study done on 11/30/2007. I > stopped breathing 58 times > during the night. They said it wasn't enough for > them to come in with the > mask. My doctor said that I have mild sleep apnea > and he recommended a dental > appliance. I'm still waiting for my dentist to get > this approved and start > working on it. I have to call him otherwise I'm > going some place else with the > prescription. > > I also have restless legs syndrome and am being > treated for acid reflux. > > And now, I went to the surgeon for the nodules on my > thyroid and he said > that I need to have the biopsy done. > > I'm on Nasonex for my allergies but I have that > funny feeling in my chest > that I'm sure is from the asthma. But my pulmonary > doctor took me off the > asthma meds to see how I do. I don't hear any > wheezing, though, and I haven't > had that really terrible cough for a while now. > > Deb > > In a message dated 3/8/2008 6:11:13 P.M. Eastern > Standard Time, > huffyndk@... writes: > > > > > --- In _asthma@..._ > (mailto:asthma ) , > debmetsfan@., deb > > > > Oh, wow!? I was just reading about that on the > web site.? You poor > lady!? They come to your house - is it like an > oxygen tank?? > > > > Thanks for sharing your experience!? I will know > what to expect > when/if I go! > > > > Deb > > > > Deb, hi I am new to the list. I know this is an old > post, if you have > not I would encourage you to do the sleep study. > Mine was coverred by > insurance. It has made a profound difference for me. > I have only been > on it for a week but am able to get 6 to 8 hours of > sleep on the > CPAP. The mask does take some getting used to but no > more morning > asthma attack, or at least not as severe. Also no > more headaches or > gasping for air. With mine it was just an overnight > stay in the sleep > lab at the local hospital. Really it does not hurt > and my big problem > initially was with getting to sleep because I had to > sleep on my back > which I find a major trigger. No one has to come out > to the house. I > just wanted to encourage you. It can make a world of > difference. > > Huffy > > > > > > > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and > advice on AOL Money & > Finance. > (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 The pulmonary/sleep doctor gave me names of some dentists who "know what they are doing." But I had a dental appointment and I asked my dentist if he could do it, and he said yes, he would even add on something that would stop me from grinding my teeth. But that was about two months ago! He was supposed to get the preauthorization and I haven't heard anything back. I'm going to call him this week or go the ones that my doctor recommended. Is that covered under dental insurance or medical insurance? Deb my husband has a dental appliance and it is great. Youmust go to the right dentist tho!--- debmetsfanaol wrote:> > Hi, Huffy!> > I did have a sleep study done on 11/30/2007. I> stopped breathing 58 times > during the night. They said it wasn't enough for> them to come in with the > mask. My doctor said that I have mild sleep apnea> and he recommended a dental > appliance. I'm still waiting for my dentist to get > this approved and start > working on it. I have to call him otherwise I'm > going some place else with the > prescription.> > I also have restless legs syndrome and am being> treated for acid reflux.> > And now, I went to the surgeon for the nodules on my> thyroid and he said > that I need to have the biopsy done. > > I'm on Nasonex for my allergies but I have that> funny feeling in my chest > that I'm sure is from the asthma. But my pulmonary> doctor took me off the > asthma meds to see how I do. I don't hear any> wheezing, though, and I haven't > had that really terrible cough for a while now.> > Deb> > In a message dated 3/8/2008 6:11:13 P.M. Eastern> Standard Time, > huffyndkgmail writes:> > > > > --- In _asthmayahoogroups (DOT) ast_> (mailto:asthma ) , > debmetsfan@., deb> >> > Oh, wow!? I was just reading about that on the> web site.? You poor > lady!? They come to your house - is it like an> oxygen tank?? > > > > Thanks for sharing your experience!? I will know> what to expect > when/if I go!> > > > Deb> >> > Deb, hi I am new to the list. I know this is an old> post, if you have > not I would encourage you to do the sleep study.> Mine was coverred by > insurance. It has made a profound difference for me.> I have only been > on it for a week but am able to get 6 to 8 hours of> sleep on the > CPAP. The mask does take some getting used to but no> more morning > asthma attack, or at least not as severe. Also no> more headaches or > gasping for air. With mine it was just an overnight> stay in the sleep > lab at the local hospital. Really it does not hurt> and my big problem > initially was with getting to sleep because I had to> sleep on my back > which I find a major trigger. No one has to come out> to the house. I > just wanted to encourage you. It can make a world of> difference.> > Huffy> > > > > > > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and> advice on AOL Money & > Finance. > (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)> __________________________________________________________Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 What does teeth grinding have to do with asthma?debmetsfan@... wrote: The pulmonary/sleep doctor gave me names of some dentists who "know what they are doing." But I had a dental appointment and I asked my dentist if he could do it, and he said yes, he would even add on something that would stop me from grinding my teeth. But that was about two months ago! He was supposed to get the preauthorization and I haven't heard anything back. I'm going to call him this week or go the ones that my doctor recommended. Is that covered under dental insurance or medical insurance? Deb In a message dated 3/9/2008 12:05:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, brendabei writes: my husband has a dental appliance and it is great. Youmust go to the right dentist tho!--- debmetsfanaol wrote:> > Hi, Huffy!> > I did have a sleep study done on 11/30/2007. I> stopped breathing 58 times > during the night. They said it wasn't enough for> them to come in with the > mask. My doctor said that I have mild sleep apnea> and he recommended a dental > appliance. I'm still waiting for my dentist to get > this approved and start > working on it. I have to call him otherwise I'm > going some place else with the > prescription.> > I also have restless legs syndrome and am being> treated for acid reflux.> > And now, I went to the surgeon for the nodules on my> thyroid and he said > that I need to have the biopsy done. > > I'm on Nasonex for my allergies but I have that> funny feeling in my chest > that I'm sure is from the asthma. But my pulmonary> doctor took me off the > asthma meds to see how I do. I don't hear any> wheezing, though, and I haven't > had that really terrible cough for a while now.> > Deb> > In a message dated 3/8/2008 6:11:13 P.M. Eastern> Standard Time, > huffyndkgmail writes:> > > > > --- In _asthmayahoogroups (DOT) ast_> (mailto:asthma ) , > debmetsfan@., deb> >> > Oh, wow!? I was just reading about that on the> web site.? You poor > lady!? They come to your house - is it like an> oxygen tank?? > > > > Thanks for sharing your experience!? I will know> what to expect > when/if I go!> > > > Deb> >> > Deb, hi I am new to the list. I know this is an old> post, if you have > not I would encourage you to do the sleep study.> Mine was coverred by > insurance. It has made a profound difference for me.> I have only been > on it for a week but am able to get 6 to 8 hours of> sleep on the > CPAP. The mask does take some getting used to but no> more morning > asthma attack, or at least not as severe. Also no> more headaches or > gasping for air. With mine it was just an overnight> stay in the sleep > lab at the local hospital. Really it does not hurt> and my big problem > initially was with getting to sleep because I had to> sleep on my back > which I find a major trigger. No one has to come out> to the house. I > just wanted to encourage you. It can make a world of> difference.> > Huffy> > > > > > > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and> advice on AOL Money & > Finance. > (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)> __________________________________________________________Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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