PoeticDiva

Open Asthma
Type: Other

I have had Asthma for many years!! My asthma is both environmental and allergic which can make for a tough time!! My anxiety and panic can also bring on an attack. My major symptom is coughing, but I can also get wheezing with some chest tightness. I take a variety of medications to control it!!

Treatments

Advair Working / Worked

Use it 2 times a day, and it works great for me

Albuterol Working / Worked

This is my life saver when I am having an attack!! I have been using it for MANY years.

Singulair Working / Worked

Not sure if it works -- or if it is the other meds that do the trick.

Xopenex Working / Worked

I use it in my nebulizer during flare-ups. It does help a lot.

Open Seasonal Affective Disorder

Went to dr. today. As suspected, I was diagnosed with Mild-Moderate SAD. Gonna try natural methods first, and then if they do not work, we will try more aggressive methods.

Open Healthy Eating

I am looking to improve my eating habits. I need to cut out the bad foods and eat more healthy foods.

Treatments

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

One of my goals is to walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes/3 times a week.

Open Hypoparathyroidism

Had surgeries in 1993 and 1995 for enlarged parathryoid glands. They removed 3 of the parathyroid glands and left me with 1/4 of the 4th gland. Due to this, I suffer from low PTH and calcium imbalance.

Open Dry Eyes

Never realized that the dry, itchy, burning, and gritty sensations in my eyes was a true medical condition. I chalked it up to weather, allergies, humidity, etc. When I went to my Eye Doctor, I mentioned it to him that my contact lenses were too uncomfortable to wear. He did a Schirmer's Test to measure the tears in my eyes. Results were a 5 (a10 is normal). He suggested we put Punctal Plugs into my tear ducts. This, in theory, is supposed to keep more of the tears in my eyes.

Open Dialysis

My husband was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease caused by Hypertension and Type I Diabetes. He recently was admitted to the hospital for "emergency dialysis"

Treatments

Dialysis Working / Worked

Husband started hemodialysis thru a perma-catheter in his neck. Says he is feeling better

Kidney Transplant Considering

Will meet with Transplant Center regarding transplant.

Open ADHD / ADD

OMG! I don't have enough health issues? After 2 hours with a Behavioral Neurologist who asked questions, did cognitive and memory tests, and reviewed my medical records, I was diagnosed with Adult ADD. She feels I have had it all of my life.

Treatments

Adderall Too Soon to Tell

Picked up a prescription for this today. I will try it tomorrow. 10 mg in the morning and again in the afternoon if needed. No refills... just a test to see if it has any positive effects.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Considering

Neuro suggested that I contact a doctor/therapist who specializes in treating Adult ADD with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Now I just have to try to find someone.

Research Too Soon to Tell

She recommended some books to read for knowledge and help.