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Ah yes, Judy I can relate to that choking feeling. I learned in my early MAC days to always use both inhalers before I leave for my walk, and drink a bunch of water before & during. I also carry both inhaler and tissues with me so I can stop & huff cough along the way. Some days it works, somedays it doesn't.
We have been walking faithfully every day - early AM as day temps are now between 94-105 every day. We're also on "cactus blossom patrol" in our little community - they are late this year, but a few only bloom from 3/4am until 11am and then fall, so we are waiting...they are called night blooming cereus.
Today our walk will be across the bridge to the nearest Mexican border town, where there is a procession - Via Cruz - at noon, depicting the crucifixion. It is done in costume, with ominous drums, and the local people follow to the town square. Very moving.
Sue
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@sueinmn, @loribmt, @jakedduc1, @rosemarya, @jusyhodgern, @becsbuddy, and all...Well, my walking friends, congratulations on getting in the miles/steps,/good times. Sue, now back in the desert I take it? It's in the '80s in the daytime here in Florida, cooling down in the '60s. Pretty nice for a new Spring day, but I do think summer is close by. Not great for my outside walking, but I'll get it in any way...
Next week I'm thrilled to say I have my evaluation by PT to begin the therapy pool again, finally! I'll be walking in the pool a few days later and then soon, as I'm stronger, I'll be back at Mayo walking the buildings. Maybe I can catch up to Jake and his remarkable 21/2 miles! Prayers!
Sue, thanks for your insights, and for sharing your system for being outside. Now I understand how you can do it. You get outside exercise all year round, work in the garden, walking, sanding windows for your daughter, you are remarkable. Now, I see how you can do these things and breath.
I'll try some of your suggestions and hopefully, this will improve my exercise level. Greatly! I thank you again, Sue, for this information. I'll let you know what happens.
Was in Mayo Hospital last week for a few days with a UTI I think that caused all kinds of problems. I didn't know I had that silly infection...back hurt but that's nothing new since I have herniated discs, etc. So, I'll be following up with nephrology again. This is nuts, but it is what it is and it keeps on, doesn't. I think getting into that pool and walking will be my salvation. Looking forward to it.
Be well, be safe everyone, and be blessed. Elizabeth