exhausted from not being able to breathe [Archive]

MandyPandy

10-31-2005, 04:54 PM

I have been having flare ups for a few weeks now which is not abnormal for this time of year (my allergies act up bcs of the mold etc.) but I just can't seem to shake it. Last night I started with a coughing fit that turned into a full fledged Asthma attack. My chest was so tight I could barely breathe in to cough. I felt like my lungs were totally not working and I was going into a panic attack. I used my albuterol inhailer 4 times or so (8 puffs) in a 2 hour frame and I was still weezing when I breathed. I finally went and got my nebulizer and used it and felt about 75% better. This morning I used my nebulizer again before work and then used it once here at work (I go in the bathroom and use it). I still feel like crap. I am so tired from not getting enough oxygen. I can barely walk from my desk to the break room and I've had co workers tell me that I am white as a ghost (I told them it was my Halloween costume but they didn't beleive me). I guess I need to go to my doctor again and get on some prednisone I just HATE being put on meds. I feel so bad that I am contimplating going to the ER tonight but I know they can't do anything more for me than I am already doing. I just hate this. I feel like I need to sleep for a couple weeks but how am I suppossed to do that with a high stress demanding job? Sometimes just talking to others that understand helps.

Thanks for listening,
Amanda

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MandyPandy

11-01-2005, 08:03 AM

I'm still really sick today. I'm already up and using my nebulizer. I think if I can't get into my doctor today I am going to have to go to an urgent care or the ER.

Jovach51

11-01-2005, 09:12 AM

MandyPandy

Please do go to ER. I know we all hate going there and spending hours but you have been having trouble breathing for two days straight. That is not a good sign. Not to preach, but Asthma is nothing to play with when you can not get an attack under control on your own. I learned my lesson years ago when I first got Adult asthma and literally almost went to the hospital (on my own) blue in the face.

Take care and feel better.

MandyPandy

11-02-2005, 12:27 AM

Thanks Jo. I went to my doc today and got some more antibiotics, steroids and put bakc on Advair & singulair. I'm hoping it will all help. I've felt a little better today just exausted still. Luckily my docs listen to me and know I am not jsut full of it. My uncle and g. grandfather both died of Asthma so I know I need to take better care of myself. Thanks again for your kind words.

Jovach51

11-02-2005, 09:10 AM

MandyPandy, glad to hear that you feel a little better. I take Advair myself and Proventil when needed. I also am doing the allergy shots which has helped a lot, since my asthma is allergy related.

MandyPandy

11-02-2005, 12:59 PM

Thanks Jo. I took my steroids today and started the other meds and am feeling a bit better just really tired still. I'm glad the allergy shots are helping you. My asthma is definitely allergy triggered. I had tests a few years ago and I was allergic to 20 out of 20 things. the doc said that the shots for everything would probably kill me so I opted to not get them. if they continue to be really bad I will probably go back and just get shots for the mold.

Thanks again,
Amanda

atpeace

11-06-2005, 08:15 AM

Hi there. I was just reading your post and I hope that you are feeling better. I really love this message board. I am a 34 year old female who has had asthma all my life. Neither my husband, family, or friends have asthma so it is hard to find people who can relate to how scary this "disease" can be. I don't like having to take the steroid meds, especially the prednisone but think that it is worth it if it makes me feel better. Luckily I only have to take the prednisone every couple years or so. Anyway, just wanted to let you know I hope your asthma get under control again and that you start feeling better soon. It sounds like maybe the stress in your life is contributing to your symptoms. God bless.