Just as I start to believe I am getting better something new shows up. I have been having trouble getting to sleep both at bed time and when I get up in the middle of the night. I finally realized the issue was that when I get in a prone position I have trouble breathing and start gasping for air, increasing my breathing rate. In this position I can't get my lungs fully inflated. So I am having to sleep upright in my easy chair which then wears on my back.
Before this latest trial, I was able to keep the back pain down by interchanging sitting getting prone. Now I am sitting all the time.
I sent messages and am am seeking answers from MD Anderson, Dr. Kaseb, as to why this is happening and what a solution might be. 10:30 AM I heard back from Sheree, Dr. Kaseb's, nurse that they are moving my appointment up to this Thursday and are ordering a chest x-ray. I am just waiting to hear from the scheduler.
Ask them to write an RX for a CPAP machine... ...you'll get plenty of air to your lungs Bro! rw
ReplyDeleteMaybe you need a bed with capability to elevate your upper body somewhere between prone and sitting up?
ReplyDeleteKenL
I'll keep my finger crossed ray - hopefully it will be an easy fix
ReplyDeleteSending thoughts, prayers, and love your way. We hope that the docs get to the bottom of this challenging symptom, and that you will feel better very soon.
ReplyDeleteWith love from the Newtons
Hope you can get relief soon. It is important that you get some sleep as that is when you body recovers. And I can't say too much about be able to breath. More prayers headed your way.
ReplyDeleteLove, Cathie
Keeping you in thought and prayer.
ReplyDeleteSue.