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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 9:55:37 PM
I was diagnosed today with vocal cord dysfunction. It makes you feel as though you cannot breathe. After 2 trips to the hospital I am glad to know what it is. I could sure use some good thoughts and prayers to get us through this. Its terrifying when it happens. It also doesnt seem to go away and the difiiculty in breathing comes and goes in waves.
Has anyone else even heard of this? |
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| violetrose |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 04:54:06 AM
Hi Robin, I am just seeing your post about Vitamin B Complex - I take Natures Bounty at the moment. I think I usually get Natures Own, the bottle has two green leaves on it :) !
Dave has Sleep Apnea really bad. He just got a new machine which is great. He has trouble with the masks. Still has not found one he likes and I think he has tried them all!
I wish you the best with your cpap, because it will make all the differece to how you feel. The nights Dave does good, he feels so much better then next day.
Give Nigel hugs from me - he has a little something on the way.
Hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 7:57:59 PM
Well according to the speech therapist, I speak pretty well. She has been able to show me exercies to relax the throat. Still take a lot of effort. I do have the dx of sleep apnea officially. I get a cpap machine tomorrow. I hope this goes well. It wasnt hideous in the sleep center, but I know all night every night will take some getting used to.
Thanks everyone for your prayers! |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 07:19:05 AM
Robin, I know that sleep apnea is very prevalent it seems. Have had many friends do the sleep studies and begin treatment wearing a CPAP mask. Their chief complaint however was snoring. Also, hiatal hernias can cause stomach acid to slip up into the throat and burn the surrounging area over a time. I'm sure that with all the petitions to the Lord, and with the doctors knowledge, a good resolution will be found for you. Hope your husband is doing better. I'm sure all this stress doesn't do you any good. I will continue to pray for specifics for this week. Bless you my dear!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 06:30:51 AM
The ENT thinks I have sleep apnea and acid reflux. I dot feel any heartburn but am on stomach meds. I am being tested for sleep apnea in the sleep study center this weekend. I am also seeing a new speech therapist today as I apparently dont know how to talk! |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 4:49:22 PM
Ruth,
What kind do you take? I take half a super food B. When I took a whole tab it made my kidneys hurt. Maybe I should try another kind.
Nigel is better although on the new meds he had a good 2 months and is now talking about his tummy hurting. I need to get him back to the Dr. I dont know if he just wants to stay home or what. Its been tough since Christmas break ended for him.
Thanks for the prayers! |
| violetrose |
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 06:24:44 AM
Oh Robin, Please take good care! Will be praying for DH also! Glad Nigel is doing good. Is his tummy getting better?
I take Vitamin B Complex for anxiety, it really helps me! It will take a couple of weeks before you see a difference, but it won't hurt to try it. I know if I run out of it, after about two weeks I really feel the difference! Just bought a new supply yesterday :)!
Not being able to breath has to make you anxious, so scary.
hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 9:29:21 PM
Thanks everyone....the anxiety isnt getting a lot better since DH fell last week and tore his pcl in his left knee. At least Nigel feels well. We are a pair over here.
I appreciate the prayers and good thoughts! |
| eggfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 4:11:25 PM
Robin, You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
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| buffypuff |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 1:13:43 PM
Robin, for some reason, I did not pick up on your problem. So, I think I will pray double-time to try & make up. I can't imagine what you are going through. It sounds pretty terrifying. Sounds like you have some specialists who are helping you. If they haven't found the total answer, I pray that the Lord gives them wisdom to find your cure. I echo Ruth in asking for updates..especially if symptoms, treatment change etc, so we can keep up and pray more specifically for you. Many blessings for you!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| violetrose |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 12:33:14 PM
Robin, Thanks for the update - I have been so worried about you! You have been on my heart and in my prayers. Please keep us posted, try to rest and take care of you! Praying for a solution. I know it has to be so scary!
Hugs to you and Nigel!
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 09:37:41 AM
Thanks for the prayers. I am still being seen at National Jewish. Breathing troubles come in waves. I can be fine for a few days then it flares up again. I am learning breathing exercises, but some days they dont help much. I am working on anxiety issues which makes a huge impact on the breathing. Lots of appointments coming. Thanks for the prayers! |
| Simply Ann |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 12:34:08 PM
Robin, Hugs and prayers of support that this resolved and you can put it behind you.
There is no set path, follow your heart stay the course. |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 05:23:49 AM
Robin,
My prayers are with you for resolution. It sounds scary!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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| violetrose |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 4:45:23 PM
Oh Robin, I just found this thread, how scary for you. Praying for you my friend. Please keep us posted, hopefully you will have a true diagnosis and they will be able to do something to help you.
I see where you were going to the doctors again yesterday, please
let us know how you are doing.
Many hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 9:15:20 PM
Thanks everyone. Spent most of the day at National Jewish Hospital...and will spend most of tomorrow there aksi. They are checking everything. I hope they come up with a plan soon. |
| classygram |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 11:52:08 AM
Robin I have never heard of this. Prayers for you that they find a treatment that will help. Hugs, Brenda
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Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:23:44 AM
Prayers are on the way. Having trouble breathing is so frightening. It is true that some doctors/ therapists/ etc don't have the personality for the job. It may just be that you were in a stressed state and a relationship may work out when you get to know each other better. I'm hoping therapy can help and you won't need surgery, but I'm sending prayers that whatever needs to be done will be, and soon!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:17:49 AM
Robin, I just saw this. I sure hope the therapist works out. If not there are others. I'm glad you found out what's wrong.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 8:07:12 PM
I have just seen the speech therapist. Not sure she will help a lot...maybe its just that we dont click. I have more appointments tomorrow. Its been hard having to be chauffered around because the drugs make it hard to drive. I see a enw Dr tomorrow. I hope he can direct me in a better way.
Thanks for the prayers! |
| eggfarmgirl |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 10:39:18 PM
Oh my ! It sounds so rough. I am adding you to my prayer list. Praying for God's hand to be layed upon your throat and heal you.
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
http;//www.myhealingthroughartstory.blogspot.com |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 9:57:08 PM
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the good thoughts. Annika, did you have trouble breathing also? What was the surgery like? |
| chicken necker |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 9:36:04 PM
Awh...you poor girl. Hang tight, sweetie, we're all praying for you!
FarmGirl Sister #123
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| Marcy |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 11:31:08 AM
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you feel better soon. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 11:16:26 AM
Praying for you Robin! (((Hugs))
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| Annika |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 11:16:25 AM
Robin, I had a vocal cord dysfunction when I was 17 and had to have surgery to fix it. I had a hard time talking and sometimes it felt like my breath was slipping. You are in my prayers for a speedy fix for your problem.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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