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[crystalkk]

Please keep us posted... Hope she is feeling better soon.

[BarryG]

Thanks Steve, I hope that she can get out if the hospital soon.

[BethU]

I'm praying for Micheline, and hoping she is out soon. That is a scary situation ... very, very serious. I'm glad they seem to have it under control.

Tips on the mucus are very helpful. I'm going to try the coke idea. My worst time is when I change positions; if I've been lying down and sit up, it seems to fill my airways. I'm also going to get a portable suction machine. Barry, I think you said you have one, and I've found one online. (not cheap, but I don't want to be without one).

Why My Dad ... maybe a cough assist would help. I just was told that I'm supposed to be using it regularly 3 times a day to clear gunk out of the lungs. I thought it was just for emergencies, and it doesn't create a "cough." It sounds like I'm gargling when I use it, but was told it should be a regular part of my regimen. I've only had it 11 months! You'd think somebody would have mentioned it before!

[BarryG]

Hi Beth, this is the portable sucker I have.

Res-Q-Vac Hand Powered Emergency Suction device

As I said, I haven't used it yet but I am going to give it a try tomorrow and I'll let you know. And I am going to try the Coke treatment too if I can figure out to put it into my mouth.

[SteveS]

I saw her a few times yesterday and she was definitely looking better and very anxious to get out. They are running more tests today and we will know better after that. I will tell her everyone has been sending well wishes. Will update after work and I stop in and see her.

[lmaire]

There is a spray we used for my husband that would relax the back of his throat if a spasm woud come. I believe it was Lorazepam? Anyway, you need to stay elevated and try to relax if that happens. He always described it as someone putting their hands around his throat. Wear the bi-pap with humidifier. If you are worried about an emergency and having artificial respiration. I suggest having a living will put into place.

There is a chewable tablet over the counter called Papaya Enzyme that helps keep the mucous thinner. Also, there is a medication call Amitryptyline that can help dry some of that up. Dr. would have to get it for you.

Hope this helps. Lisa

[Al]

Give her my best Steve.

AL

[indigosd]

I hope that she is out of the hospital quickly! Tell her we are all thinking about her and sending good thoughts her direction!

[SteveS]

They did a complete scan for more clots and looks like that is it. They are however looking more closely at her heart. Haven't gotten the results from that yet but Mich seems to think it wasn't great. She was watching the tech as he was doing it. They took over 200 pictures I guess. She should get the results from that tonight or tomorrow morning. I passed along everyone well wishes.

[KinzaDAF]

I will keep you both in my prayers. Please keep us posted!

Debbie

[laurel]

Thanks for the update Steve. You both are in my prayers. Keep your chin up.
Laurel

[kimsu]

My husband, Robbie, was diagnosed in August - he is 76 and over the last year has progressed to the point where is capacity is 30%. I have seen him become anxiety ridden when he gets the "I can't breathe" feeling....I must admit, I give him an Atavan (he definitely panics as well), which has been prescribed as needed. Usually, within 20 minutes he is feeling less anxious, and on goes the bipap. He won't put it on when he feels anxious.....good luck to you! kimsu

[Micheline_h]

Thank you all for the kind words. I am at the house and feeling much better. I will have to remain on blood thinners now, ugh. I will have to see a heart specialist as my doctor says i am having contraction issues with my heart now. Let me tell you I would never want to go through that again...eye opening for myself and where I am in my life!! Take care

[joelc]

I am very glad you are feeling better! I hope everything clears up and stabilizes.

[BarryG]

Micheline, glad that you are home and feeling better. Take care of yourself and your heart.

Kimsu, welcome to the forum.

Barry