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Stages of Emphysema
by skwirly, Nov 19, 2002 12:00AM
My 53yr old mom has just recently been diagnosed with Emphysema. In the last 2 weeks, she has gone to the hospital 3times because of shortness of breath. She was afraid. Because bronchitis set in badly this time, it just seemed to have shown itself, finally with her ending up in the ER.
She has been taking Pretazon, and a mild relaxer because she does seem to get worked up very easily and ventolin (if needed). This just makes it harder for herself to recoop. Her ability to do the normal things has been dificult for her and she doesn't want to be around anyone. I try to consol her ALWAYS, she's my MOM. Now an nonsmoker after the diagnosis, it was like a double wammy to her system. Recoop from the bronchitis and now dealing with being short winded very frequently.
Though she was only told this 2weeks ago, it seems like it has hit her system real hard. Where, if you can answer - does it sound like she is at in the struggle?
Many Thanks In Advance for you reply(s)!!
Sandy
She has been taking Pretazon, and a mild relaxer because she does seem to get worked up very easily and ventolin (if needed). This just makes it harder for herself to recoop. Her ability to do the normal things has been dificult for her and she doesn't want to be around anyone. I try to consol her ALWAYS, she's my MOM. Now an nonsmoker after the diagnosis, it was like a double wammy to her system. Recoop from the bronchitis and now dealing with being short winded very frequently.
Though she was only told this 2weeks ago, it seems like it has hit her system real hard. Where, if you can answer - does it sound like she is at in the struggle?
Many Thanks In Advance for you reply(s)!!
Sandy
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My mom had a mild form of it and takes only inhalers, she stopped smoking in time, My grandmother died from it 12 years ago. It got to the point that she was on oxygen 24 hours a day and could not do the littlest of tasks without breathlessness, she eventually died from it. My moms sister has it and still smokes so she is in bad shape and will end up like her mother.
The saddest thing about emphysema in my family just happened last weekend my mothers oldest brother had it terminally, wore qxygen 24 hours a day and it was progressing badly, 2 years ago his 17 year old son killed himself with a shotgun to the head, because alcoholism is so prevelent in New Mexico, he started drinking at 13 and had been in and out of rehab for years, well sat nite after my aunt and cousins left,my uncle killed himself the same way, Its not sure wether it was from his progressing ilness or his never getting over his son's death or both, but it a horrible disease. I thank God I never touched a ciggarette.
I hope your mom has the type my mom has its a little lung damage but it will not progress because she stopped in time. God Bless you and let me know how your mom is doing and keep and angel on your shoulders and keep praying Love Badgirl
There are other forums here that might be able to answer your questions and give your more information. I looked, and instead of clicking on addiction, there is a respiratory forum as well as forums for many other things.
Of course you are welcome here, but I thought you might find more answers about your mom's illness there.
I will keep you both in my prayers...
I know what it's like losing your mom. It's so hard to let go and say goodbye. My mom died not too long ago and I miss her very much. I didn't get to spend alot of time with her; not as much as I would have liked to. I wasted alot of time when instead I shold have been with her. Thankfully, My dad is still alive and I have this forum. I cried so much the pain was unbearable. Far more painful than any addiction I have ever faced. My day's still in pretty good health, thank God, and does some wood work occasionaly. Not as much as he used to, but can still hold his own. I feel terrible for you and your mom. I'll keep you both in my prayers. I just recomend you spend time with your parents while you still have time. And take it easy, will you?
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It's good to talk with you. You kind of remind me of pixi.
Speaking of pixi, I'll try to email you sometime.
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