06-08-2015, 10:17 PM
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shortness of breath is permanent. The paralysed lung requires surgery to relieve it but my heart is too weak for that. And the right lung is affected 100% and the left side at least 50%. Makes the walk from my bedroom to the kitchen a long trip, gasping for air all the way. I will need the oxygen tanks for the rest of my life. Feeling very down today.
06-08-2015, 11:27 PM
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My thoughts are with you too Shirley. Had Whooping Cough 2 years ago and the infection was so bad it compromised the walls of my throat so when I fell asleep and it all relaxed, it stuck together resulting in me waking violently and being unable to breath. It's a horrible and frightening feeling. Nevertheless I came through it. Out of interest, what is the cause of your lung paralysis ?
06-08-2015, 11:57 PM
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Im really sorry to hear that Shirley,im not suprised you feel down .Try and keep positive and take each day as it comes.I will keep you in my thoughts,im sure you will recieve lots of friendly support from the wonderful members here who are so helpful and really lift the spirits .!
Sending you hugs
07-08-2015, 08:43 AM
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I had a bad night and up too early. Back aching, neck stiff and sore. Already looking forward to a morning nap! The discovery of paralysed lungs is very recent. The diaphram can be snipped in a few places to release but takes surgery they tell me I won't survive. I would have to go to the Ford Hospital in Detroit for that and followup care. I can be comfortable as ever when I get settled in my chair with a pain pill in me. Moving causes me the breathless gasping , anxiety that I can't get air. I have given up everything that I found pleasure in because of this. Thanks for your kind words...mean a lot to me that someone cares.07-08-2015, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ShirleyMarie
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I had a bad night and up too early. Back aching, neck stiff and sore. Already looking forward to a morning nap! The discovery of paralysed lungs is very recent. The diaphram can be snipped in a few places to release but takes surgery they tell me I won't survive. I would have to go to the Ford Hospital in Detroit for that and followup care. I can be comfortable as ever when I get settled in my chair with a pain pill in me. Moving causes me the breathless gasping , anxiety that I can't get air. I have given up everything that I found pleasure in because of this. Thanks for your kind words...mean a lot to me that someone cares.
07-08-2015, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ShirleyMarie
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The diaphram can be snipped in a few places to release but takes surgery they tell me I won't survive.
Why do they say you wouldn't survive it?
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