I got a new inhaler last week and some cough syrup with codeine because the cough I've had for almost two months just won't go away. When we were in Portland for my brain scans we had a couple hours to kill between the scans and getting the results so we went to hunt down some donuts for my uncle. We were in the donut shop and I started coughing and then I let out this terrible scream as my rib separated from the cartilage. I scared the guy behind the counter, I think he thought I was having a heart attack. It's amazing the pain I can handle when I'm prepared for it and know it's coming but if it's unexpected pain I'm kind of a baby.
Since we've already tried asthma medication, steroids, and allergy meds and none of it has helped, my doctor wants to send me to a specialist. They are going to stick a camera down my throat. I don't know why but this really freaks me out, a lot more than getting spinal taps did. Please think some good thoughts about my cough going away soon so I won't have to have the fun camera procedure. The codeine has helped a lot with the cough and mostly with the constant pain in my ribs. Anytime I move or take too deep of breath it hurts but the very worst is sneezing. Sneezes are violent and there is no way to stop them. I've been choking my coughs down for weeks because of my rib pain but sneezes are like awful little tornadoes that just do whatever they want.
Have any of you ever had the camera down the throat (technical term) procedure done? If so, how was it?
Oh no! Jordan that sounds terrible. Of course, sending lots of love your way. Ii hate to ask but you got kinda sick when you moved in the new place. Maybe there was something i the air that you breathed and has been giving you all these problems? Not that i think your dad did anything wrong but you never know what was there previously you know. Maybe have that looked into? I want you to get better!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It's not 100% effective but when I feel a sneeze coming on it sometimes me helps to press fairly hard on the funny little vertical trough between the bottom of your nose and your upper lip. (I had to look it up, it's called the Philtrum)
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ugh you poor girl. i've had asthma as a kid and i know how horrible the breathing ordeal is. many nights my parents had to rush me to the ER to get me on the nebulizer, and they put me on a gazillion medicines and remedies before i had my asthma under control.
ReplyDeletebut since asthma has been ruled out, i really have no advice for u. i know my dad used to rub my back in a circular motion (a specialist we saw recommended that) although i don't remember how effective that was. inhaling the steam from hot water (and sipping it) did help calm me (and subsequently my breathing) down.
let us know the outcome of the camera-down-the-throat procedure. and i pray that it will not hurt so bad.
I hope your cough resolves soon. That sounds awful. Sending good thought your way.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I gasped when I read this. Loads of good thoughts coming your way from me.
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