When I was at CF clinic on the 2nd, I asked for oral antibiotics hoping I wouldn’t need IVs. Sometimes (not too often anymore) I can get by with orals instead of going straight to IVs. With my line of drugs that don’t work I’m limited. Well I had to call them back because my cough and wheeze were still hanging around. I asked only for a short burst of prednisone hoping it would help. You guessed it, I had to throw in the towel and ask for IVs because my cough was persistent and the amount I’m coughing up has increased. I went for lung functions and they were down a little (FEV1 34%/.98L). When compared to my last set of lung functions they are down 4%. Continue reading
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Depression really sucks
I am officially off the Effexor and it has not been easy. I am experiencing what are called “brain zaps.” It is really like your brain goes “bzzz zzzz zzz.” It is very annoying and makes me want to scream. My body is sore. The commercials that say “depression hurts” are the truth. It doesn’t help right now that I am on Levaquin that causes joint and muscle pain. It’s a double whammy. Continue reading
Change on the horizon…hopefully good
I saw my psych doctor today to talk about my depression and anxiety. My antidepressants aren’t helping anymore. I’m on Effexor and have been for many years and it’s not working for me anymore. We are going to wean me off the Effexor and starting Trintellix (a newer med). It’s not going to be an easy time weaning off the Effexor because I have been on it so long. I pray that it is an easy transition onto the new med. I need a break through. I deserve a win in this one. Continue reading
CF Happens 