My health is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of symptoms. Of late, my breathing seems to be affected. I had some testing done and was not given the actual results. Instead I was told the test results showed my heart has decreased in its ability to pump blood by 25% from my last echocardiogram. My doctor assured me this drastic decrease is nothing to be concerned about. I was also started on bronchodilators. I attempted to take the medicine, but my shortness of breath turns into a four hour fit of gasping for breath. I attempted to call the doctor's office several times yesterday, but I kept getting a message saying the phone number was not working.
So now I am waiting...waiting for Monday...waiting for sleep. I try to sleep, but it eludes me. When I attempt to lie down, my breathing becomes very labored. I try to sleep propped up on pillows, but ultimately I slide off of them. Then I wake up abruptly gasping for breath. The incident makes me wide awake. It takes a long time to get my heart rate and breathing to settle back down. Maybe on Monday the clinic will be open again and perhaps I will be able to get in to see my doctor. Until then, I am trying to patiently wait and fight through another couple days of fatigue and labored breathing. Perhaps God will have compassion on me and allow my body to enjoy a long nap or a good night's sleep. "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and song and has become my salvation" (Isaiah 12:2).
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