Having surgery with Asthma
May 19, 2008 9:32am
I am scheduled for a lumbar fusion in about a week. I am nervous becaous i have moderate …
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my husband has copd . emphysema and more. I have asthma. We have 7 kids between us. We have 11 grandkids a nd 3 more on the way.
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Our grandkids are our #1 priority and then comes The Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Journal Entry for December 21, 2007
December 21, 2007 11:05am
Today is a better day. Erv had a mini stroke on Sat the 8th and another one on Monday dec 10th. On sat we rode it out at home and he was better after …
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Journal Entry for December 6, 2007
December 6, 2007 2:21pm
This is been a tough month. Erv has gone from bad to worse. He is having even more trouble breathing, he is …
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Journal Entry for November 9, 2007
November 9, 2007 4:07pm
On Tuesday Erv underwent the Holium Laser treatment for his prostrate. They have to put him out for that. That was his 3rd surgery in …
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Journal Entry for November 1, 2007
November 1, 2007 12:59pm
Erv is home now but with many issures. He still has the wound vac going and home health care will come out 3 times a week to …
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Soft and Super Gentle Hugs to you and your husband.I hope you are both doing alright...you are in my thoughts ~Theresa~
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To brighten up your day' and a hug to pick you up as well.
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Possibly a change in blood pressure might affect his vision.
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Just to let you know that you and your husband will be in my prayers. I know that it's tough
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hi hows life been to you hope all is well
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Close Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
My husband has RSd after suffereing froma stroke. He was diagnosed 6 years ago this along with every thing else wrong with him he suffers daily
Treatments
Close COPD & Emphysema
My husband has COPD and Emphysema along with numerous other aliments. He uses 3 liters of oxygen when at rest and 4-5 when walking. This past month he has gone down hill fast Nothing seems to help him. He can no longer lay in bed or bend over without losing his breath.
Treatments
Open Asthma
I Have adult onset asthma
Treatments
- Advair Working / Worked
- Immunotherapy Not Working
- i ended up in the hospital after one shot
- Inhaler Somewhat Helpful
- Singulair Somewhat Helpful
Open Caregivers
My husband has emphysema, COPD, Diabetes, RSD, Strokes, Heart Disease and Kidney problems. He has recently had alot of complications. he is no longer able to drive. He needs help with his daily activites. I have to work to keep our heads half way above water and for insurance. Between the two of us we have 7 kids only 3 seem to really care
Open Diabetes Type 2
my husband is diabetic along with everything else wrong withhim. Lately he is not in control and it worries me about the side effects
Treatments
- Actos Working / Worked
- seemed to work but was taken off when he had kidney problems
- Glucovance Not Working
- It worked for awhile but is a dangerous drug when the kidneys are not working properly. We found out almost too mate that this stays in the kidneys and cuases blood sugar levels to go extremely low. BEWARE if you are having low sugars and are taking this med
- Metformin Working / Worked
- was working but all of a sudden sugars have gone sky high (517) dr has increased the dosage and now hoping for a suceess story
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