Not a good MD appointment - NBR

kmc217 · May 2013

Saw my PCP today to follow up on my hospitalization over the weekend and things are not looking so great with my lungs. Apparently my pneumonia was very severe and fully encompassed 3 lobes of my lungs and there is still a ton of inflammation. My asthma is totally out of control and I tolerate almost no activity. I have coughed so hard she suspects I have cracked ribs (but does not want to xray to confirm because there is no treatment) and the pain is excruciating 99% of the time and I can only use ice and Tylenol. She has upped my steroids to basically last through the rest of this pregnancy and I have to see her Monday to determine if I need to go out on disability now. I broke down in the office, I am so overwhelmed with how incapacitated I am. I can even register a third tri pregnancy complaint because of how bad my breathing is. LO is moving fine and I see the midwife tomorrow but there is no reason to believe anything is amiss with him so at least that is something.

Thanks for the support you guys have already given and I'd appreciate ongoing T&Ps.

Myrrhaj · May 2013

I am so sorry to hear that you're going through such a rough time. You're one tough chica! Lots of big hugs, thoughts, and prayers to you and LO.

jennipalmer · May 2013

I hope everything turns out ok. I understand that pain I have had lung issues with every pregnancy this one being the mildest. That feeling of not fully taking a breath and when you can the pain is bad. I hope it subsides before you go into labor

kmc217 · May 2013

jennipalmer:
I hope everything turns out ok. I understand that pain I have had lung issues with every pregnancy this one being the mildest. That feeling of not fully taking a breath and when you can the pain is bad. I hope it subsides before you go into labor

Did your breathing return to normal after you delivered? My asthma has almost never been an issue (unless I got sick) since I was 18... it was mildly problematic with my past 2 pregnancies but totally controlled with Albuterol, nothing like this.

emandia · May 2013

I am so, so sorry! That sounds just awful.

atlvol · May 2013

So sorry you are going through this, T&P to you!

sparkymcgeee · May 2013

I'm so sorry to hear this. I really hope they are able to help you soon.

[Deleted User] · May 2013

You've been through the ringer! I really hope things start to look up for you.

rondokye · May 2013

So sorry to hear that you are dealing with such a serious illness. It would be tough to go through in of itself, let alone pregnant. T P coming your way!