Yesterday, I woke up feeling "sluggish" and by the end of the day, I was coughing pretty regularly. This morning, I woke up feeling pretty crummy with my cough worse and chest hurting as I coughed. Soooo..... I decided that I better make an appointment with my doctor and make sure it wasn't something serious. I had something similar to this about a month ago and treated it on my own. This time, it is a bit different. My breathing seems to be affected more.
My doctor listened to my breathe and said that she could definitely tell that there was some congestion going on. She told me that she felt sure that it was viral. She had me blow into a "tube thing" that I guess measured how strong my lungs were, then she had the nurse give me a breathing treatment. Then, I had to blow into the tube again. I had to blow into the thing several times because they weren't satisfied with the number! Afterwards, my doctor prescribed an inhaler of Albuterol for me to use for about a week, a 4 day dose of Prednisone and a strong cough syrup.
She also advised me to take a break from exercising until this cleared up, which she felt sure it would by the end of the week.
Sooooo.... I've been "sidelined" just like an injured football player! Haha!! -- At least I'm not knocked out for the whole season! LOL!
I have not worn my pedometer today, since I have been resting and only went to the doctor. I plan to go back to work tomorrow, unless I am worse. I will wear it then.
I'm sorry your sick. Let me know if I can do anything.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon.
Love,
Cindy
Oh boy! Well I hope you start to feel better. You've been slamming the gym pretty regularly, a break wont hurt ya'. Hope you fell better soon! **hugs**
ReplyDeleteCindy ~ Thank you! I will.
ReplyDeleteHeather ~ Thank you! And good for you to be "slamming" that gym! I'm proud of you! Thank you for the **Hugs**, too! :)