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rsisland 
9:23pm, March 22, 2009
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I'm heading back to work tonight after a very, very, very...nice vacation. I was going to cancel this vacation due to financial reasons but decided not to. I'm so glad I decided to take it. I know physically and emotionally I needed it. I enjoyed it thoroughly too. At first I took it easy trying to recouperate from the latest asthma attack. I did some light cleaning around the house. I was able to get some cooking done too. I also did a little packing. We are planning on moving in the next few months. It will be either locally or a big move to Tennessee. I'm hoping for the latter. It all depends on if everything falls into place like I need it to. Later in the week I was able to get some crafting done too. I made a few sock monkeys, a couple quilt tops, and even got some hand sewing done in front of the boob tube at night. All in all a great week.
I finished my prednisone taper on Wednesday. Everything was good until Friday night. I noticed I managed to pick up a little cough. Uh OH, that's never a good sign. On Saturday, I could feel my chest start to tighten. Not good. Used my inhaler hoping to get it under control. Sunday rolls around a couple times during the day I noticed my voice started to go again. My poor Hubby had a scared look in his eyes. I can't believe it is happening again either. I used the inhaler last night and again this morning. I'm going to give it a couple days and see if I can get it under control. If not, I will defintely be calling the doctor's office to see what they think. I know in my heart that I did not over do it this week. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The weather has been steady. I haven't been around any major triggers either. I guess I'm just broken lol.
It seems that once I stop taking the prednisone, the tightness comes back in a couple days. Sounds like it is time to rework the meds again :( Not a happy camper today.
I hope veryone else is having a good day.
~Robin
p.s. For some strange reason I can't seem to change my smiley guy. I feel a bit bad but I wanted a little yellow smiley guy today. Oh well.
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I'm glad that you enjoyed your vacation. We all need a little R and R every now and then. (or in my case, all the time).
I find that I'm always more susceptible to asthma flare ups after a major exacerbation. I guess the big attacks take more out of us than we think. I'm sorry that you are starting to feel poorly again. Maybe your proactive approach will work. If not, then it's time to see the doc again.
I look forward to our vacation in May. Believe it or not, this retirement is hard on a guy.
Be well,
Tom
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