This is not what I wanted to do I swear! But 6 months of my asthma bugging me and then in the last 2 weeks I went through an entire rescue inhaler. I couldn't sleep due to constant wheezing and I couldn't figure out what was triggering me. My asthma has only gotten worse as my skin as improved since last year. But it was manageable. Last week I woke up at 3 am and couldn't move any air at all. I used 3 rescue breaths but nothing at first and in a panic I went for my epi pen. But before I was able to give myself the epi, I was able to take in a straw's amount of air so I hit my inhaler like 8 or 9 more times in 2 minutes. I should have called 911 at that point and gone to the hospital but my kids and I are here by ourselves as my hubby is 12 hours away working in another state for another 2 months. We just moved here and the only people I know are our neighbors. I'm sure they would have helped without a doubt but I didn't want to wake them up at 3 am. So I went to urgent care in the morning and received a shot of decadron. Not happy about it but I had no choice. So far my breathing has been better which is a wonderful feeling!
That leads me though to the question of the day....what is going to happen to my skin now? I'm not on any taper of prednisone as the doctor said the decadron will stay in my system for about a week and eventually taper off on its own. Many people have remarked how taking steroids even 3 or 4 years out has caused a rebound flare. But I am not so worried given I fixed my TSW in a different way - by treating the underlining cause of poor healing - my methylation genetic mutations. My plan is to now get back on those previous supplements I no longer needed (glutathione, MSM powder and so forth). I still take my active B's about 2-3 times a week as required for producing adequate glutathione on a maintenance basis, but if there is going to be a rebound flare then my body will need extra glutathione for healing.
So I will keep you all posted. I've been doing so good for so long now skin wise. I'll hit my 3 year TSW mark on Valentine's Day next month. Praying for better healing of my asthma and no flares!
Tracy, I'm sorry to hear of your suffering. My brother has chronic asthma, and it's one of the hardest things I've ever watched. I cringe even giving a suggestion, as that's all us TSW people ever get, but have you done any research on Plexus products for asthma? Feel free to totally ignore me if you're not interested:) Wiahing you all the best, and hoping with you that you won't flare.
ReplyDeleteActually I consume foods high in probiotics like saurkraut and kombucha on top of taking a probiotic supplement. I know Plexus has that as part of their plan so I'm good there. I can't imagine anything else in Plexus that would help with asthma. If you know of anything please let me know!
DeleteHi Tracy. My bet is you will not have any repercussions with your skin "this time", since it is oral, and you have been through tsw all the way. And, it was just this one time. However, I certainly would find an alternative to steroids for your asthma. Look into Fred Pescatore. M.D., author of The Hamptons Diet. I have a book by him called The Allergy & Asthma Cure. Very interesting ideas on curing asthma, and he seems to be right on target.
ReplyDeleteHi Dan, good to hear from you! I have been gluten and dairy free for over 1.5 weeks now. I started to not have any more problems with my asthma over the last few days but then I ate a few pretzels with dip and BAM, had another attack. I think dairy is my biggest culprit more so than gluten. Now I have had a few mini attacks as the dairy is still being processed in my body, but it is getting better. Only needed 2 neb treatments yesterday and that is all. I refused the inhaled steroids and the singulair. I am only taking the albuterol (ventolin) as needed. Hopefully my asthma will now just go away. My biggest challenge is my cravings. Going to have to work on that!
DeleteI have taken steroids before when I have had issues with congestion and respiratory difficulties. The steroids have made it easier to breathe, and I haven't noticed anything at all out of the ordinary with my skin. There is a good chance that you won't see anything wrong and that you will get comfort.
ReplyDeleteMilagros Max @ U.S. HealthWorks Puyallup