So I have really bad asthma. I’ve stopped breathing already and had to have CPR on me, i've been intubated as well for a week.
I’ve been on prednisone (steroids) for over eight years already.
I have developed a lot of the side effects already.
Osteoporosis, cataracts, weight gain, mood changes, sleeping trouble and I get sick almost every week and I get outbreaks of shingles as well.
I’m currently on prednisone, singulair, zyrtec d, protonix, advair, combivent, spiriva.
For the machine i’m on pulmicort, chromalyn and xopenex.
But what I have trouble with is dealing with it. I hate not being able to do anything. I used to walk 60 blocks a day (no lie) and now I can’t even walk two stairs without having a little attack. I’m getting depressed. I’m still managing to go to school full time, but I can’t get a job anywhere because i’m always sick.
One thing I’ve manage to never lose is my sense of humor. I’m afraid to let people know how i’m really doing. I’m the person wh
2006-11-17
09:54:46
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mindlessklutter
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Respiratory Diseases