Better Better

[susandennis]

No coughing during the night and I slept well. I got up and got to the pool without a coughing fit and swam for an hour without having to stop for breath or coughing!!! I've had a couple of small attacks this morning but nothing I can't handle. I have one more day of prednisone so this all better be fixed by Sunday.

I did a lot of research about COPD Exacerbation last night and learned that they can happen as a result of a cold (like last I had last Summer) or out of nowhere - like now. And the key is to attack immediately. So. That's exactly what I will be doing from now on. If one of the two doctor's won't give me prednisone to keep on hand, I'll get some on my own and be ready. I know the signs now and will not be snuck up on again.

It did feel good to swim and stretch and not worry about breathing or having a giant, embarrassing coughing fit or four. It was fun to go back to using the time to plan stuff. Today's work was on the patchwork hoodie I'll be starting on today.

I have no other plans today. Just sewing and hanging out and not coughing. That's my agenda.

Comments

[brigitte lichtenberger-fenz (from livejournal.com)]

So glad to hear that you're better! So just keep on feeling better!!! :)

[susandennis]

Thank you, Brigitte, that's actually my plan :)

[billinaction.livejournal.com]

Coles mom had the best lung doctor. She'd call saying she felt like something was coming and voila there would be a prescription for prednisone. It cleared up almost everything without needing to get any extra medications. The kick is your Dr being on board with giving you meds without making you go to the office. She had a love hate relationship with prednisone but the relief it gave her much outweighed side effects.

[susandennis]

See, that's exactly what I'm after. I think my lung guy is a good candidate. He's already told me that in my case, treatment is only lessening of symptoms and making me comfortable. And based on this past week, when I called ONLY asking about exercise and he volunteered the prednisone without an appointment.

I'm hopeful. Also it helps to much to hear the way has been paved :)

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

I have had a cough now for weeksafter the cold. It is not moving at all.

[susandennis]

bummer!

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Not coughing is good, keep that up. As I was so far behind in reading I've been working my way backwards through your suffering, I am glad you are finally recovering