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Chest and upper back pain with bronchiectasis and pseudomonas
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Sue staying positive has been difficult lately but I’m trying and my partner is very positive he keeps telling me we will get through this.
My dr is the chief dr of the pulmonary of the hospital so it seems he’s very knowledgeable but I feel as if he treats this as a mild setback in life and he will help me manage it. Me on the other hand has been expecting to feel better and I’m not. He just prescribed an acapella device to help clear the airways I will be trying this and the yoga Terri has recommended. Hopefully I will see some positive changes soon.
Joann
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Joann - Think "baby steps" - there will gradually be days when you feel a little better/maybe can do a bit more, followed by days when you feel worse again (maybe from overdoing when you felt good?)
Some things that help me get through the tough times are pictures of my loved ones, phone calls, good books and hot coffee or warm tea. I make a conscious effort to maintain positive thoughts - I do "three things I am grateful for today" or "three things that bring me happiness." Some people on Connect maintain a gratefulness journal to look at when they feel down. When my husband's arthritis flares, he swears by a good soak in the tub.
Sue