The Symbicort I took for five days. First I stopped the mild antihistamine, as my throat which was dry as it was, got even drier. By the fifth day I was having pains just below my rib cage and right lung area. On fifth day I stopped the Symbicort after going to the hospital, and that was their only suggestion.
I have been bringing up phlem which is not pretty to see. This morning pain in my right lung is not as sore (yet), as it was last night. I am not taking the Symbicort, and don't have any other asthma medication I can take.
I've had more bronchitis, bronchial asthma this year. I was thinking my SjS wasn't as bad. I read earlier that bronchitis and sinus problems is common for Sjs. So my sjs hasn't really gone away.
Finally, have another appointment with a Rheumy, but not until August. This Rheumy is very knowledgeable with Sjs, lupus, connective tissue disorders, and Psoriasis. So I am very anxious to get into see her.
Hope everyone has a happy Easter holiday.
Hugs
Gerri
Hi Gerri
I'm sorry the symbicort didn't work out for you. If you are bringing up coloured phlegm, could it be an infection? I take Tiotropium Bromide (Spiriva in the UK). I also use Salmeterol and Salbutamol and, thankfully, my chest is doing ok. It was the addition of the SPiriva tht really amde a difference.
I hope you get sorted soon.
Kathyx
Hi Kathy, I was trying out a new astma medication. I was told by the doctor at the hospital that I could stop the inhaler for three days and start back up to see if I have an increase in problems again.
I stopped the inhaler. I have not been able to start back up because, the bronchitis and Pleurisy has not improved. If I feel it's going down into my chest, I will have to get some antibiotics (I am allergic to most).
Thanks for caring
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Gerri