I hate getting sick

[lizziegrace]

If I could get a cold and that's it, I'd be thrilled. I have asthma and only once in my life have I gotten a cold and not had it end up in my lungs, making breathing so hard.

I'm doing a couple breathing treatments this evening, but if it doesn't help, I'm on steroids again. :eyes:

I don't have insurance (still) and hope to avoid a run to the ER.

I know it could be worse. :(

I'm just very tired and very cranky.

[alarimer]

1. I hear you; I hate it too

My colds always end up involving terrible sinus headaches.

I hope you feel better soon.

[lizziegrace]

5. Sinus headaches are the worst

Like Lelapin said when she was little and had the flu "mommy, my head's gonna break!"

[Oeditpus Rex]

2. You need a massage

to loosen up all that junk.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

3. I do

but since it's just me and the felines, the nebulizer will have to do. :(

Thanks for the :hug:

[graywarrior]

4. Ginger compress and drink lotus root tea.

[lizziegrace]

9. Seriously on my list for the next time

and there *will* be a next time. :eyes:


:hug:

[graywarrior]

11. O, I know how that works.

[lizziegrace]

17. How are you adjusting to Florida?

Or should I even ask?

;)

[graywarrior]

22. I numb myself with tv.

I've had some health issues that I am still waiting test results. Nothing too serious, I think it is stress related. Talking about jobs, etc. Reading a lot, taking lots of photos and entering DU's photo contests. You know, same old stuff.

And you?

[lizziegrace]

26. Do ya really want to know?

;)

Nah, just dealing with lungs that should be in someone 30 years older than me. Lots of scar tissue and stuff.

It's a horrible way to start a new job. Sick... But, someone at that new job had this when I started there. :(

[graywarrior]

29. I'd tell you how to relieve it, but you won't like it.

Quit flour and dairy. Try it for 2 weeks. If it doesn't work for you, you can call me an asshole.

[lizziegrace]

32. You're absolutely right

my sister's doctor had a pulmonary patient who had to be put on Diflucan for thrush. (all the steroids and antibiotics). His pulmonary function increased dramatically. So dramatically that the doctor ordered him on a maintenance dose of it and off sugar and flour and dairy.

I got to take it for 30 days and used my rescue inhaler twice the entire month. But the insurance company said no more because that's not what Diflucan is indicated for...

[graywarrior]

37. Dairy causes mucus in the lungs. Once you stop dairy, you will also cry for days.

It's a natural discharge....tears.

[graywarrior]

39. Read this and then go get her book. She's a friend of mine.

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/porter_macro.htm

[LadyoftheRabbits]

6. Some sage in honey tea might help...

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

7. Thanks sweetie

But you know what I have and don't have in the house...

Not much. :(

[lizziegrace]

8. You could beat

my back. Remember when you had pneumonia?

[LadyoftheRabbits]

21. Ohh, yeah!

I miss not being able to readily beat you. :(

:rofl:

[lizziegrace]

30. Maybe a 'nother time

;)

Love you sweetie.

:hug:

[Reciprocity]

10. I'm in the same boat ....

as you are with steroids and breathing treatments from timer to time. I have had three in the last five months. I hate to bring this up here as I know how people despise Wal-Mart but I get my asthma meds there for $4.00 for a months supply.

This is a list of the states.
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/genericstatelist.p...

This is the list of drugs.
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/genericdruglist.pd...

Good luck.

[lizziegrace]

14. Thanks!

Target is also matching on some drugs. I'm okay on liquid albuteral for the machines and I have enough steroids for this round. But in another month, I'll be buying more.

Sorry you have to deal with this too. I'm grateful that steroids help but they're wicked drugs. I remember when I was little, I'd wheeze for weeks at a time. I have no idea how I survived.

:hug:

[Shine]

12. I hate being sick too.

:hug: sending you healin' vibes....:hug:

[lizziegrace]

15. Thanks Shine

for this and your compliment on your thread.

You're sunshine around here.

:hug:

[Shine]

20. awwww, thanks.....that's it.....time to break into song.....

Imagine some cute red haired kid singing: The sun will come out tomorrow!!! :D :hug:

[lizziegrace]

27. Ackkk!!!

I can't laugh - it makes me cough. ;)

:hug:

[hfojvt]

13. my colds always go through a coughing stage

I take it yours are worse than that.

I just eat alot of liquids and try to get some rest.

[lizziegrace]

16. Treatment is helping

Then hot tea and all the water I can stand. :)

I slept 5 hours this afternoon.

Thanks for your concern. :hug:

[Redstone]

18. It doesn't MATTER that "it could be worse." It's still bad, and you should not

feel bad about telling us.

It's lousy situation, and I do hope you get through it with minumum aggro.

Redstone

[lizziegrace]

19. Did I mention another condition I have?

Chronic guilt...

:hug:

Thanks for the reminder Redstone. :)

[Redstone]

25. Any time, kiddo. Any time.

Redstone

[NewWaveChick1981]

23. I hear ya...

:hug: I had the flu about a month ago, and it was awful. My husband has had the flu and some nasty virus that acted like a cold but hung around for a MONTH... :yoiks: His doctor put him on heavy duty drugs, and he's better now, but he had a secondary infection.

I hope it's short and mild! :pals:

[lizziegrace]

28. It's hitting hard and early this year. Not a good sign.

:hug:

I'm glad you and your husband survived.

[bigwillq]

24. I hope you feel better.

:hi: :hug:

[lizziegrace]

33. Awww

you're a sweetheart :hug:

[GOPisEvil]

31. I'm just NOW getting to feel 100%.

I hope you're better soon. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

34. I really don't mind sharing your cold

:evilgrin:

Wait, there was no :evilgrin: :(

Thanks friend. :hug:

[GOPisEvil]

35. I suggest passing it along to someone else.

The spirit of giving, ya know. :evilgrin:

Forgot a word :blush:

[lizziegrace]

36. Nah

I'd rather give it back.

:evilgrin:

[GOPisEvil]

38. Noooooooooo!!!!

:scared:

[lizziegrace]

40. But, but

:(

[GOPisEvil]

43. Unless you're coming to be my nurse...

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

44. I'd take

very good care of you.

O8)

[GOPisEvil]

45. I'd be counting on that.

O8)

[Maddy McCall]

41. No advice, but here's a hug.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

42. Thanks Maddy

:hug: