tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post125390896675398655..comments2024-03-28T15:26:12.621-04:00Comments on Blue Country Magic: Is There a Doctor in the House?CountryDewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03243893531509380824noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-19189990167757085962011-10-10T21:53:36.040-04:002011-10-10T21:53:36.040-04:00I hear you! This is an all too typical story and v...I hear you! This is an all too typical story and vicious cycle.colleenhttp://looseleafnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-78556116866728207802011-10-09T20:06:24.364-04:002011-10-09T20:06:24.364-04:00You are right about many doctors, but please don&#...You are right about many doctors, but please don't give up and stop pursuing this because there are some doctors out there who will go the extra mile and might be of help. <br /><br />You are on the right track by managing what you can on your own (kudos on the weight loss!) but I do hope you keep looking for the respiratory specialist who can help you get this under control!(GBS) NewsFromTheHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508150515457316537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-81516868258027620282011-10-09T13:07:25.742-04:002011-10-09T13:07:25.742-04:00I thank God UVA had such a great doctor for my dau...I thank God UVA had such a great doctor for my daughter's medical condition. Absolutely not one Roanoke doctor had a clue how to treat her. Luckily, her pediatrician was honest with me when she said, "If she was my daughter I'd bring her to Charlottesville." Trust me...It's worth the trip. Don't settle for second rate care...breathing is too important!Elenahttp://www.elenaderosa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-15154531512773002392011-10-09T12:44:02.109-04:002011-10-09T12:44:02.109-04:00That's horrible. When I was diagnosed last ye...That's horrible. When I was diagnosed last year or so, my insurance REQUIRED that I go through an asthma education program with a nurse. Steroid tx is mainstream but there ar other approaches. I can usually get buy on Singulair alone. When the asthma starts to act up, then I use my steroid inhaler. Also, I have trouble with exercising, so I was told to use my emergency (albuterol) inhaler 15 minutes before and that has been helpful. The important thing about asthma is to keep it under control because the longer it goes out of control, it takes extra much time to get it back under control.Polymorphic GIrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161499487336498323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-58344126173017657562011-10-09T09:01:36.101-04:002011-10-09T09:01:36.101-04:00GC - I agree with you on the food issue. I have a ...GC - I agree with you on the food issue. I have a difficult time with that because I have a strong sweet tooth. It is something I working hard on controlling.<br /><br />Denise, you're right. The thing is finding a doctor. It's hard enough to get a referral around here. I will work on this, though, and see what I can figure out.<br /><br />Lenora, you're right, those tests are not always worthwhile. How odd to do the tests after being told you were fine!CountryDewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243893531509380824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-88723819657808783532011-10-09T02:43:29.979-04:002011-10-09T02:43:29.979-04:00I understand your plight with doctors and I'm ...I understand your plight with doctors and I'm sorry your health is suffering for it. Asthma is serious.<br />It might be worth fighting for the right meds.<br />Our latest rounds with a Roanoke Dr. had one saying, "There's nothing wrong with you, you're perfectly healthy." Then racking up $3000 in tests! Guess he's trying to keep the hospital running on our dime.Leonorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701518822526054010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-69295458707912107732011-10-08T21:42:29.519-04:002011-10-08T21:42:29.519-04:00I have also developed asthma due to my allergies. ...I have also developed asthma due to my allergies. Let me just say, it sucks. But it doesn't go away and it's important to keep it under control to avoid progression. There are different types of inhalers so be a little more assertive with your doctor if necessary. Some inhalers are the Advair type, some the Pulmicort or Symbicort type, and then there is Asthmanex and the like. They treat asthma in different ways and have different side effects. Also, Singulair is used for allergies and asthma. Advocate for your health, but don't avoid treating asthma because you don't want it to advance. I would imagine there are better doctors closer to DC. It might be worth the drive just once.Denise at Autumn Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229028926029898680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32199165.post-75598524988472908482011-10-08T20:59:11.512-04:002011-10-08T20:59:11.512-04:00I totally agree with you on the condition of our h...I totally agree with you on the condition of our health care providers these days. Thankfully we have the Internet where I do a lot of my own research on medical issues because you're absolutely right about the doctors masking the symptoms and not getting down to the CAUSE of the illness.<br /><br />I'm also a firm believer that a lot of our health issues today stem from the foods that we eat. The government has allowed chemicals to be added to our foods in the name of preserving them but our bodies were not designed to digest these chemicals. This foreign matter creates a toxic build up within our bodies that results in various illnesses in people. Eat clean, feel better!<br /><br />I truly hope you can get to the bottom of your asthma and that you can find a doctor that you like and can trust!Gone Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044426675150865698noreply@blogger.com