General Chat

Steph- do as you are told, dont just sit there telling people you cant breath and cant afford to do anything about it. You say you wont do it at the moment because you are breathing - how do you propose calling the ambulance if you stop breating? sorry to be brutal but you are cauing people unessesary worry and that isnt fair. Jess

i have called an ambulance, i will reply either once theyare gone or if i have to go to hospital once i am back, thank you for your messagesx

You wil be fine sweetheart but youve done the best thing by calling them.

Steph, If you are really not sure about ringing for an ambulance, or about getting along to your GP before next Wednesday then why not try NHS Direct. They are excellent. Ring them on 08454647. You will immediately speak to a qualified HHS nurse who will give you her best advice. If she thinks your case is serious enough she'll transfer you to an NHS doctor, in turn they may well organise an ambulance for you. Please don't wait any longer - you obviously can't go on like the way you are at the moment. Uncle Brian(!), ;~x

You've done the right thing Steedie. Will check for an update later. Take care, Helenxx

Good, lets hope they get you sorted, report back later , or get Aaron to please jess

Steph good luck

Steph Never use other peoples prescribed medication which may do you more harm than good in a condition which has not been properly diagnosed. Shortness of breath is not always asthma, so shouldnt be treated as such until you are properly diagnosed. My stepmum had problems with her breathing for a couple of years, everytime she had a bad chest she bought antibiotics OVER THE COUNTER . It turned out to not be asthma, but.Emphysema. By then the damage was done, if she had gone for proper treatment they would have given her the correct meds, thus possibly slowing the disease and managing it correctly. Im glad you are calling the ambulance, my stepmum was having a particular bad day with her breathing, she refused to let my dad call an ambulance. Suddenly her breathing got really bad, and dad called the ambulance against her wishes. Despite the ambulance coming within a few minutes, she died on route in the ambulance, despite efforts to save her. Dont make excuses when it comes to your health, we all are afraid to be told negative things about our health, but with the right treatment, your life can be transformed. Elaine x

Steph - I hope you are getting sorted. I've had a few scary patches where I've ended up in A&E in the middle of the night for breathing difficulties. If you are struggling to breathe then of course you are having anxiety attacks too!!!! I can seem right as rain during the day and blue and passing out at night. It's to do with inflamation and constriction, any fluid settling, access to good ventilation etc. If you have had a cold in the last few weeks the effects may still be lurking in your chest. I get a flu shot each year because I am diagnosed astmatic now, but I only need a few puffs for a few days to shift the back end of a cold. Best wishes RW

Poor Steph - hope you have taken everyones advice and gone to A&E. Hope you will be feeling better soon. Anna x

Get well soon Steph xxhugxx

Steph, Hope you managed to get it sorted. Please let us know as soon as you are able. there are a lot of concerned people here. Ann Glos

steedie hope your ok....could it have been bought on by a panic attack?are you anxious about anything..i agree with elaine never use aarons drugs they can cause more harm than good...let me know how you get on if you need any advice from a fellow sufferer don't hesitate to ask.love and hugsxxxxxxxx((((:

This was the thread that prompted the ear bashing , Pink!

Glad Steedie went to hospital and is now on the mend but for heaven's sake, shouldn't the pharmacist in Boots have realised she needed more help that loads of puffs on an inhaler. I would have thought they should have called an ambulance. I was diagnosed asthmatic some four or five years ago when I found just a short walk with shopping to carry, made me out of breath. Now I use a spacer with an inhaler morning and night and at my last check up a few weeks ago, the nurse said my asthma was well under control with the dose I am taking. Can't take chances with your breathing.