[Katharine]

Hi all,

Now that I have got all my results back I thought I would update you on my breathing difficulties expressed in my last post -

http://www.thelupussite.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69254&highlight=breathing+difficulty (for those who didn't see it before)

I went to see the lung specialist but by that time could breathe normally most of the time due to the prednisolone increase. He could hear slight whistling/roughness but no more.

He sent me for an asthma provocation test which came up negative and a scanner which shows up a couple of things - some calcification and something else but both apparently benign. My scanner is described as being almost "normal" so yipeeeeeee :trampo: that's really good news because it means that there is no Interstitial Lung Disease as they suspected there might be.

He believes the problems are simply caused by my muscle weakness problems linked to myositis - that's all :woohoo:

so that's really good news all round!

Katharine

 

[greenhaggis]

Thats good but not totally good! You still have problems with your breathing that you need to take care of!

Have they suggested anything else to help you manage?


Take care!

Lesley

 

[Katharine]

Nope other than I'm OK so long as I don't actually run with the increased pred dose. I'll discuss it with the rheumy (I see her on 24/6) and see what she says but I think the main plan is maintain the pred dose.

 

[greenhaggis]

Do you still use the inhailers? At least 24/6 is not too far away - lets hope the Pred keeps working until then!

After my chest infection I was left with inflammed throat etc., and still had difficulties breathing - use of inhailers still seemed to help relieve inflammation!

Take lots of care of yourself and stay away from viruses if you can!

Lesley

 

[lazylegs]

Hi Katherine,

You must be very relieved. Hopefully nothing else will pop up for awhile.

Take care,
Lazylegs

 

[JudifJ]

Hi Katherine
You must be relieved. I hope the pred will calm things down soonest. Hopefully the rheumy can come up with some longer-term treatment.

Thinking of you

Love Judi xx

 

[sushi]

its always a relief to get good news Katharine. i am so happy for you!

 

[LoopyLoo]

Great news Katharine - always good to know there is nothing too serious going on. I know how much this was worrying you.

Hugz, :hug:

Pam xxx

 

[Joandublin]

Im very pleased for you Katharine You must be so relieved to know there is no Lung Disease going on.

So wheres the party at? Your place or mine! :hehe:

Luv n stuff
Joan:rose:

 

[Katharine]

Now that's an idea Joan - I may well have to come over there as Mum and Dad won't be able to come over here anytime soon....so be careful what you wish for :lol:

Katharine

 

[Joandublin]

Always happy to meet up with a fellow nutter ....oops I mean Loopie! :blush:

Luv n stuff
Joan:rose:

 

[Katharine]

Hahaha Joan, too late now, like I believe you :rotfl:
I'll tell you when the party is on - of course we'll have one any time if ever you get lost in this tiny corner of Belgium!!

 

[LolaLola]

Dear Katharine,
Glad it isn't worse, just sorry that you aren't as well as you were a little while back.
x Lola

 

[ALWIN]

Good news Katharine!

Take good care

 

[keebler]

Hi Katharine,

What great news. I know how stressful it is until we get it figured out.

Take care,
:flowery:
Lyn

 

[Sage Hen]

Katherine,


Yeh.. I am so happy, to hear your lung tests turned out good. I hope, you continue to feel better.
:flower2:

Love,
Sandy

 

[halfpintfl]

Hi Katharine, I am so,so, happy that your tests came out all fine.
Hou long do you have to stay on Prednisone? Is it just a small maintanance dose? Whatever, you are feeling better, your tests are good and we are all happy for you. Stay well.

 

[Katharine]

I'm on 12.5mg pred and the docs seem to want to keep it there or thereabouts.

 

[karen.w.]

Hi katharine :bigsmile:

I'm so pleased your tests were all fine!! :yahoo: what a relief for you!!

I hope your myoistis settles down soon :fingers:

take good care,hug's to you :hug:
love karen x

 

[Lily]

What a relief for you Katharine :woohoo: Good luck at the Rheumies, at least the Pred is helping you :hug:

love
Lily