rogfam Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Mom is starting feel the effects of hers... It took a backburner 7 years ago when we found out about the cancer at the same time, but now she's having trouble breathing, tires easily.. She had a breathing test today. Her pulm. put on her Spireva. (sp?) I hope it helps. She's just not herself anymore.. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Are you sure it's her COPD that is causing her SOB and tiredenss? Heart issues can cause the same sypmtoms. I have COPD also and have for 12 years, although they tell me it's very mild. I've never had any COPD problems a of this date. My one lung is fine for the most part. Radiation and chemo are hard on the heart and can cause long term side effects. I know only to well for I am living it today. All my heart doc's say it's because of radiation damage and from my chemo. I'm not trying to scare you, but it's something you might want to have checked if your not sure it's the COPD. Is your mom still on Tarceva? I'm a little confused at your profile, because you say she went off it and now it looks like she's back on it? Could it be the Tarceva if she is still on it. I know that can cause SOB and Fatigue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Hi Connie, thank you for the info. She had a breathing test yesterday to be sure. I will mention the heart issue to her today. She just started the Tarceva a few days ago for the second time, so it's not that, the breathing issue has been going on for longer than that. Her doctor also said it could have something to do with her hiatal hernial making it difficult to breathe. So much to deal with... C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (((Christy))) I pray that you guys find out what's going on and can get it fixed so your mom can start feeling better!! God Bless You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Spireva is taking the place of Combivent since a few months, it is easy to take, don't let her forget the rinsing of her mouth after taking the pump. Many kind of pumps could help her, just watch and if the results are slow stronger medication could help. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Mom's breathing test shows 'severe copd'. I pray that new spireva inhaler helps. I think I'm getting depressed, so much going on. My mom wants to feel like her old self again and I want her back so bad I can't stand it sometimes. Thanks for your prayers for my family. ps my uncle has now requested Oxygen. And he keeps getting dizzy and noone cares enough to find out why. I don't understand these doctors. I put my trust in Him, the Great Physician. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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