Asthma Support Group
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.
This is just a sort of vent I guess. After decades of robust good health, for which I am grateful, it seems as if age and Mother Nature are ganging up on me.
First I was diagnosed with hypertension about 10 years ago. My doctor and I worked together and by a combination of meds and lifestyle adjustment, we got that under control.
Then about 5 years later, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Through training and even more dietary and life style adjustments, this too was gotten under control...and without medication.
Then 2 years ago I was diagnosed with asthma and that upset the apple cart somewhat. I had to adjust my blood pressure meds because some of them could triger an asthma attack. Then some of the asthma drugs (prednisone)would drive up my blood sugar which in turn caused problems with blood pressure and pulse rate...which of course stressed the body making asthma control more difficult, etc., etc.,...arghh!!!
I'm used to tackling a problem head on but with asthma thrown into the mix, I can still do everything right and somebody can come in to a room with perfume on and cause me problems.
It sure doesn't get any easier does it?
I don't feel bad just sometimes a bit powerless. I guess all we can do is the best we can.
Sorry for the rant...but I do feel better now.
Tom
First I was diagnosed with hypertension about 10 years ago. My doctor and I worked together and by a combination of meds and lifestyle adjustment, we got that under control.
Then about 5 years later, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Through training and even more dietary and life style adjustments, this too was gotten under control...and without medication.
Then 2 years ago I was diagnosed with asthma and that upset the apple cart somewhat. I had to adjust my blood pressure meds because some of them could triger an asthma attack. Then some of the asthma drugs (prednisone)would drive up my blood sugar which in turn caused problems with blood pressure and pulse rate...which of course stressed the body making asthma control more difficult, etc., etc.,...arghh!!!
I'm used to tackling a problem head on but with asthma thrown into the mix, I can still do everything right and somebody can come in to a room with perfume on and cause me problems.
It sure doesn't get any easier does it?
I don't feel bad just sometimes a bit powerless. I guess all we can do is the best we can.
Sorry for the rant...but I do feel better now.
Tom
Well, better out than in (in regards to ranting). It will be okay but I agree, it isn't getting easier. Don't let it get to you, though, okay? Keep that great sense of humor close to you. It will help you get through life.
Wow it sounds like you have been dealing with one thing after the other for quite some time. And you are absolutely right, all you can do is the best you can. I have problems when I go to public places. I guess with allergies. all of a sudden i'm sneezing and blowing my nose like crazy but as soon as I leave the place, i'm fine. I had never suffered from allergies before in my life, this has just started happening in the last couple of years.
And please don't apologize for ranting, that's why we are here. Most of us have done it at one time or another Glad you got it off your chest. I hope things are better for you. Take care!
jae
Health problems can get very frustrating. You have made tremendous progress with your other health issues and I'm sure you will get a good grip on your asthma too. High blood pressure and diabetes are clear cut. There are general guidelines for each of us who encounter these diseases. With asthma, what works for me will most likely not work for you. It makes it hard and frustrating to say the least.
Rant a way to a better day!!
Robin