Bronchitis Updates

[swedeace]

Hey guys,

I just wanted to give you all an updated on my health conditions lately. My stupid cough has developed into Bronchitis, and I have been uncontrollably coughing. Enough was enough when I decided on Thursday to call in for a doctor appointment. I have been prescribed to some antibiotics as well as some of this heavy-duty cough syrup. For some reason, the cough syrup is throwing my body into an endless loop. It has made me extremely sleepy, nauseous, and I have vomited from it. I was told to drink plenty of fluids, but I don't see it happening for a while because I cannot seem to keep anything down. It is frustrating because I am feeling quite weak.

Soooo....I wanted to write this thread out to those of you who may wonder about my whereabouts in case I can't get to my computer in a couple of days. If you are wondering why I have not written yet, it's because I can only sit up for a certain amount of time before my ultra nauseous feelings cause me to vomit. I am sorry about that. I will write you all once I can stand sitting for a little longer than just 5-7 minutes.

I just need to get some rest this weekend during the first days of all the meds I am taking. I will write you guys back soon.

Okay...now I am starting to feel . Ugh.... Talk to you all soon....

[dawsongirl]

Must be the codeine.

[TJL]

Bronchitus? Oh boy do i now how you feel. I had it last year and it was a rotten two weeks for me.

Mucinex DM did a good job for me. I had some antibiotics from a doctor, but Mucinex helped out a lot too.

[Kazza]

I'm sorry it turned into bronchitis. Get all the rest you can.

[Janice]

This is distressing news Mona. I hope you feel better soon. I wish I could bring you some chicken soup, but from the sounds of it, it wouldn't stay down anyway. Get well, and please keep us updated as best you can.

[catlover79]

Take the best of care honey!! Feel better soon.

[Courtnee]

GET WELL SOON!

[swedeace]

Thank you all. Special thanks go out to those who replied in this thread: Cathy, Jenny, TJL, Kazza, Janice, catlover79, and Courtnee! It means a lot to me.

The good news is that I am feeling a little better than I did yesterday at this time. I am not feeling as nauseous while sitting up on my computer chair. Plus, I finally ate some dinner! I haven't had a decent meal in 60 hours! No lie! Yesterday morning I ate a bowl of warm grits in I microwaved, drank those clear liquids and water I couldn't keep down, and I ate some buttered crackers. Just about two hours ago, I felt my stomach growling, so I could tell my body was already craving an actual meal. I decided to bake one of those Banquet Homestyle Chicken Bakes in the oven. I ate two servings along with some flat Ginger Ale. Yum!!! I was so starving that you would've thought I presumed this was a fancy meal! Well....after not eating an actual meal apart from crackers in about 60 hours, it was truly an ocassion for me. I don't sense any nausea, so that is good. I wanna keep this food down.

In addition to my nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite side effects I experienced yesterday and some of this morning, I also had dizzy spells. I had to crawl into the restroom when I needed it because I was afraid of falling over if I walked erect. Well, I am feeling better from that too!

Thanks again for those of you who posted kind messages.

[MsOrange]

aww, Mona! I hate to hear that. Get well soon!!!

Glad to hear your feeling better

[TJL]

Originally Posted by swedeace

Thank you all. Special thanks go out to those who replied in this thread: Cathy, Jenny, TJL, Kazza, Janice, catlover79, and Courtnee! It means a lot to me.

The good news is that I am feeling a little better than I did yesterday at this time. I am not feeling as nauseous while sitting up on my computer chair. Plus, I finally ate some dinner! I haven't had a decent meal in 60 hours! No lie! Yesterday morning I ate a bowl of warm grits in I microwaved, drank those clear liquids and water I couldn't keep down, and I ate some buttered crackers. Just about two hours ago, I felt my stomach growling, so I could tell my body was already craving an actual meal. I decided to bake one of those Banquet Homestyle Chicken Bakes in the oven. I ate two servings along with some flat Ginger Ale. Yum!!! I was so starving that you would've thought I presumed this was a fancy meal! Well....after not eating an actual meal apart from crackers in about 60 hours, it was truly an ocassion for me. I don't sense any nausea, so that is good. I wanna keep this food down.

In addition to my nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite side effects I experienced yesterday and some of this morning, I also had dizzy spells. I had to crawl into the restroom when I needed it because I was afraid of falling over if I walked erect. Well, I am feeling better from that too!

Thanks again for those of you who posted kind messages.

I know exactly how you feel. I didn't eat any "real" food for three days. You're just so tired from all the coughing and wheezing, you can't eat anything. I think i lost a few pounds that week.

[dawsongirl]

Originally Posted by swedeace

Thank you all. Special thanks go out to those who replied in this thread: Cathy, Jenny, TJL, Kazza, Janice, catlover79, and Courtnee! It means a lot to me.

The good news is that I am feeling a little better than I did yesterday at this time. I am not feeling as nauseous while sitting up on my computer chair. Plus, I finally ate some dinner! I haven't had a decent meal in 60 hours! No lie! Yesterday morning I ate a bowl of warm grits in I microwaved, drank those clear liquids and water I couldn't keep down, and I ate some buttered crackers. Just about two hours ago, I felt my stomach growling, so I could tell my body was already craving an actual meal. I decided to bake one of those Banquet Homestyle Chicken Bakes in the oven. I ate two servings along with some flat Ginger Ale. Yum!!! I was so starving that you would've thought I presumed this was a fancy meal! Well....after not eating an actual meal apart from crackers in about 60 hours, it was truly an ocassion for me. I don't sense any nausea, so that is good. I wanna keep this food down.

In addition to my nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite side effects I experienced yesterday and some of this morning, I also had dizzy spells. I had to crawl into the restroom when I needed it because I was afraid of falling over if I walked erect. Well, I am feeling better from that too!

Thanks again for those of you who posted kind messages.

Hunger pains are a welcome feeling in those times, as odd as that sounds.

[swedeace]

Originally Posted by MsOrange

aww, Mona! I hate to hear that. Get well soon!!!

Glad to hear your feeling better

Thanks, Melissa!

[swedeace]

Originally Posted by TJL

I know exactly how you feel. I didn't eat any "real" food for three days. You're just so tired from all the coughing and wheezing, you can't eat anything. I think i lost a few pounds that week.

So true. That's exactly what my mom was saying as well. She said something along the lines to, "Well, at least you will lose a couple of pounds." Yeah...all that coughing/wheezing drains your body completely. Ack.

[swedeace]

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Hunger pains are a welcome feeling in those times, as odd as that sounds.

I know what you mean. Makes you eat nearly anything instead of being overly picky. That's true, indeed.