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Post by donna on Nov 18, 2017 18:49:36 GMT
I started having severe breathing problems during chemo yesterday. They could hear fluid in my lungs and immediately gave me lasix and put me on oxygen but I was getting worse. They called an ambulance. I couldn’t lie down on the gurney because it made things worse. I was panicking because I couldn’t breathe through my nose the way the paramedics wanted me to. My ambulance ride was fast and with a siren.
When I got to the ER it seemed like I had a ton of people working on me. Someone on each arm. One putting in an IV and one drawing blood. Someone cut off my shirt and another hooked up the heart monitor. I think they gave me more lasix.
I was then put on a bi-pap machine and catheterized. They were amazed at how quickly fluid started pouring out of me. At first they thought I had pneumonia but now they think it was a bad reaction to my chemo. Ironically, I had been sitting and talking to a fellow pancreatic cancer patient who is on the other chemo option. She has only been diagnosed for a couple of months but seems to be doing well on this chemo even though she admitted there have been a lot of side effects. No doubt I will have to change to this chemo due to the bad reaction. I had hoped to stay on my chemo until it stopped working since there only two options for this cancer.
I am doing much better today. I am off the bi-pap and just on oxygen with a nasal cannula. I may get to go home tomorrow. Please pray for me and for my son. He was there for the entire thing and it really scared him a lot.
I worry about the future pain I face with this cancer but what terrifies me is not being able to breathe.
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Post by 61redhead on Nov 18, 2017 18:54:10 GMT
What a scary thing to experience! We continue to lift you up in prayer as you battle this disease. Hugs!
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Post by valincal on Nov 18, 2017 18:54:56 GMT
I’m so sorry Donna...that sounds scary! Hope you’re feeling better today. Take care.
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Post by scrapngranny on Nov 18, 2017 18:57:01 GMT
Prayers for you Donna, that this reaction is gone quickly. I’m glad you are doing better today. Gentle hugs as you fight this cancer.
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Post by hop2 on Nov 18, 2017 18:58:07 GMT
That’s sounds so scary & stressful Donna!!!
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Post by Really Red on Nov 18, 2017 19:04:59 GMT
Oh my heavens, that is so super scary! I am sorry you're going through all of this and I hope the different chemo works much better for you. I'm sorry there aren't better options. lots of HUGS!  |
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Post by kate on Nov 18, 2017 19:05:33 GMT
Oh, Donna, I'm so sorry you went through that scary experience! I'm praying for your healing and peace in your heart.
Not being able to breathe is a terror of mine.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2017 19:08:17 GMT
Gosh, how frightening! I'm so glad you are doing better today and will pray for continued healing.
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Post by elaine on Nov 18, 2017 19:13:08 GMT
(((Hugs))))
How terrifying! I hope that you recover from the reaction quickly and are able to go back home soon.
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Post by auntkelly on Nov 18, 2017 19:16:51 GMT
I’m so sorry you had such a awful experience.
You are in my prayers.
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Post by lucyg on Nov 18, 2017 19:17:55 GMT
Oh my gosh, I am so sorry you have to deal with this on top of the cancer. Sending you warm wishes and good health and peace and a little joy while we're at it, too. Stay strong.  |
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Post by mom on Nov 18, 2017 19:18:47 GMT
oh Donna! That sounds so scary for you. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
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Post by christine58 on Nov 18, 2017 19:19:48 GMT
I am doing much better today. I am off the bi-pap and just on oxygen with a nasal cannula. I may get to go home tomorrow. Please pray for me and for my son. He was there for the entire thing and it really scared him a lot. Praying~~~ |
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Post by leannec on Nov 18, 2017 19:20:56 GMT
I hope you are feeling better! Positive thoughts coming your way  |
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Post by lesley on Nov 18, 2017 19:25:40 GMT
I think of you often Donna, and I'm sorry you've had such a frightening experience. I hope you get home soon and don't have any repeat of this. Hugs.
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 18, 2017 19:26:05 GMT
Hugs and prayers.
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Post by valleyview on Nov 18, 2017 19:30:03 GMT
I'm so sorry to read this, Donna! I hope that you continue to have easier breathing and that the next chemo option works well without affecting your lungs. Hugs
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2017 19:30:27 GMT
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Post by jenjie on Nov 18, 2017 19:30:35 GMT
Donna that is so scary! With everything dh dealt with, feeling like he couldn’t breathe was the scariest sensation for him. I’ve heard it can feel like you’re drowning.
Don’t jump to conclusions too fast. Your doctor may be prepared for what occurred. Dh had a toxic reaction to one of his meds. They were able to counteract it with a different med. instead of dropping it, they lengthened the infusion time so he didn’t have a bad reaction in future.
Talk to the dr about what you experienced, listen to what he has to say. Praying.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Nov 18, 2017 19:31:05 GMT
I'm glad you are feeling better today. ((HUGS)) to both you and your ds.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 18, 2017 19:48:11 GMT
How scary. Thinking of you and hoping you get to go home tomorrow!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 18, 2017 19:49:41 GMT
That sounds very scary. I wish for many, many more better days than yesterday. Please keep posting how you are doing as many of us are following very closely and are very concerned. We are your.  so turn to us when the days get ugly and save your family from worrying like crazy. The Peas are your squad and support team. |
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Post by tanya2 on Nov 18, 2017 19:51:03 GMT
that sounds very scary! I'm so sorry you had to go through that
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Post by craftymom101 on Nov 18, 2017 19:55:18 GMT
donna that sounds very scary. I'm glad you called an ambulance and received treatment ASAP.
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Post by J u l e e on Nov 18, 2017 20:06:17 GMT
I'm so glad today is a better day. I hope you can get home soon to relax and recover. I'm sorry you had such a rough experience.
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 18, 2017 20:07:37 GMT
Donna, I'm so sorry that you had such a scary experience. I'm praying that the other chemo works really well for you. How's your son doing today? Poor guy.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2017 20:09:41 GMT
Sending lots of prayers your way. ((HUGS))
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Post by Linda on Nov 18, 2017 20:14:12 GMT
((((Hugs)))) and prayers
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Post by peabay on Nov 18, 2017 20:17:31 GMT
Sending you my very best.
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Post by LilyRose on Nov 18, 2017 20:22:55 GMT
That must have been so frightening! Prayers and gentle hugs to you. I hope you get to come home ASAP.
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