Wishful thinking

Hello, All:

I lost my job along with the job went my health insurance.  I haven't been feeling too good to do much looking for work.  I finally got a doctor's appoinment.  I almost fainted in Big Lots in my area.  I also experience bouncing vision and extreme tiredness which must be part of this Asthma.

Any advice?

I know I have got Asthma.  I have been feeling soo sick since the loss of my occupation.

if you feel dizzy...then that is a treatable problem. i get it sometimes. if all else fails go to the emergency room. you should be getting medical help before you look for work if you are feeling so poorly.

good vibs are being sent to you.

Do you have a fever? Fever is usually signs of infection.

I would find a local clinic and find out, although pneumonia usually knocks you down pretty hard, so it may not be that yet. But, have someone check it out.

Hello, again:

I have been to the doctors. I have been having problems breathing all weekend. I will be back on all my medication soon. I hope I don't have a serious Asthma Attack. Someone describe to me what it is like "recovering" from a severe or moderate Asthma Attack.

I know this sounds weird. I just wish to understand.

Try hot drinks to thin the mucus.
Coffee works best since it's a broncodiolator.

water is ok, or tea, or herbal tea, hot chocolate. all thin the mucus. juice is another good idea. why not add more water to the juice? or have a milk (milk is NOT a mucus maker) and it has protein and calcium. don't forget sodas...they can be very soothing if your throat is not sore.

resting is the best. relax about christmas. maybe there is a nice show on the tube. take care of yourself. maybe read, or do some handiwork. be careful about paints and stuff like that.

take a long shower or bath. the humidity will do you good.

peace on

o tinkerbell...please do rest...heaven loves us best who suffer most.

did you know that there is a pill for dizziness called antivert. it does come in generic too. you can be tested for this condition. many doctors know how to do it, not just specialists. it is called inner ear dysfunction and it can be controlled.

peace on

i may sound like the oldest person on earth but i plan ahead and usually buy consumables for all holidays and as gifts. this way you can keep them in the house....ideas are gourmet coffees and teas, there is also gourmet sparkling juice and liquors ... wine and other items such as coffee liquor, almond liquor or bailey's irish creme (this last one is quite expensive).

fancy soaps and stuff like that is also a nice thought and you don't have to rush out to get it...it is sold year round. or last minute, head to the florist or pick up a plant.

don't rush around in walmarts at all for the holidays. take care of yourself.

Thanks...tinkerbelle and Joan:

I got out of the hospital at 6AM this morning with an Asthma Episode. I am not doing too much...Very tired, dizzy, and weak. I hope you don't catch that cold as well, Tinkerbelle.

I am going to lay down for now. Any tips for me anyone?

another inexpensive tip is to walk...if it is not real cold or real hot. go someplace peaceful outside and take a little stroll. make sure your breathing isn't real strained.

this is good for when you get completely over an attack, virus, cold, coughing fit, etc,

You may need a double acting medicine. You know the kind with two different kinds of medicine in it like symbacort or Advair.
It's the only thing that got mine under control.