asthma and withdrawal

[[ki...]]

hi bbs,

 

Does anyone have any advice around asthma meds and withdrawal?

 

I am a life long asthmatic and have been taking a ventolin most of my life and seratide more recently.

 

Since w/d I am def suffering with asthma --

 

my main worries are:

 

- is asthma made worse by w/d (seems very likely)

 

- does the medication make w/d sx worse - i guess this is my main concern really

 

 

thanks for any advice

 

 

kionem

[[Ni...]]

hi bbs,

 

Does anyone have any advice around asthma meds and withdrawal?

 

I am a life long asthmatic and have been taking a ventolin most of my life and seratide more recently.

 

Since w/d I am def suffering with asthma --

 

my main worries are:

 

- is asthma made worse by w/d (seems very likely)

 

- does the medication make w/d sx worse - i guess this is my main concern really

 

 

thanks for any advice

 

 

kionem

 

Hi kionem,

 

There are many asthmatics in my family. All I know is that many asthma meds are stimulants, so they could potentially rev-up symptoms and I know some asthmatics can have their asthma triggered by stress. If it were me, I would discuss it with a Pulmonologist and/or Immunologist, try to keep my stress level down and stay away from things that trigger your asthma.

 

From what I understand they have excellent asthma meds out now that will help keep patients feeling pretty good.

 

I hope that helps.

 

Probably some other buddies who have asthma will weigh in here.

 

Cheers

[[...]]

More to the point, how are your asthma meds affecting you?

 

You are in the steroid powder inhalant, it sounds. I'm not asthmatic but I'm a nurse and have heard that this offers good control. Are you also needing a rescue inhaler?

 

I agree with the advice to consult your pulmonologist.

 

 

[[ki...]]

hi nicollete and yram,

 

my asthma was previously under control and nothing else has changed so i have to assume its going to be a part of my withdrawal.

 

It seems a common thread that symptoms or existing problems will be exaggerated by the benzo. It's hard to know - asthma can be quitea psyhological thing at the best of times...

 

any other BB's out there with Asthma?  How you coping?

 

thanks all

 

k

 

 

[[Ni...]]

hi nicollete and yram,

 

my asthma was previously under control and nothing else has changed so i have to assume its going to be a part of my withdrawal.

 

It seems a common thread that symptoms or existing problems will be exaggerated by the benzo. It's hard to know - asthma can be quitea psyhological thing at the best of times...

 

any other BB's out there with Asthma?  How you coping?

 

thanks all

 

k

 

 

 

 

Hi kionem,

 

We have a section called General Health & Well Being that you may want to post about your asthma. There are other members who post about illnesses there, so here is the link if you'd like to start a new topic:

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?board=59.0

 

When you go to General Health look to the right and there will be a tab saying "New Topic". I think you will probably get more answers there.

 

Cheers

[[ki...]]

thats very helpful - thankyou kindly 

[[st...]]

Hi k,

 

IMO, I do believe that w/d's hit our weak points.  Many members, encluding myself, had a hard time with sinus and bronchial problems.  I had alot of mucus and coughed and wheezed for 3 years.  During a wave these symptoms were intensified.  Oftentimes it was difficult to get air into the lungs but my O2 sats were fine.  I would definately consult with a pulmonologist to be on the safe side.

 

Patty  xo

[[sh...]]

I have asthma and I have gotten more colds than usual since my c/t.  This has tripped off the asthma and I have used the albuterol inhaler and have had no problem with it.  I did have trouble with flonase and with advil.  I am sure everyone is different though.

My right ear is constantly clogged and at least one nostril is clogged each morning but clears.  I have lots of trouble with mucus....hopefully it will not last much longer.

Shell

[[ki...]]

thanks Patty,

 

i think some of the problem is the tightened back muscle/pain which mimicks asthma symptoms -- when i actually just concentrate on my breathing I realise air is actually coming in and out! Sounds daft i know..

[[ki...]]

thanks for your advice shellmac.. its good to hear the meds have not ramped your sx's --- although as i expected your asthma was made worse..

 

thankyou and hope your recovery is going well

 

k