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well, you could suck on something to let yourself get better and then the feeling will go away for a while... suck it when you start feeling sick again... trust me, the sour plums are so addictive...Originally posted by PurrfectCatlove
Kate I will not give up
Well sucking on something is ok , but for the hole day long ? I was sick the hole time with no break.
My hubby said to me to try and cut the patch in half and see if it is better . I may try that ......
It's really great that you are able to get him to discuss it with you...however he really needs to understand how important it is. I know he's having problems breathing....if he starts off slow (like walking the dog)and stops when he's out of breath to rest he will after time build an indurance. Eventually he will be able to do more and have better lung capacity. Since he was a smoker it's no wonder he cant breath that well. What about swimming. I dont know where you live (here it's in the 40's) but I think the Y is open year round. Swimming is about the healthiest form of exercise. Not only can it greatly help with lung endurance (laps, underwater, etc) it's the healthiest on your body. It puts less strain on your muscles, bones and joints since your body is supported by water. I know running out of air probably scares him(and you), but if he doesnt do something then he'll never get his breath back. Just make sure you ok it with his doctor before you try walking, swimming, or any other form of exercise!Originally posted by PurrfectCatlove
Gothic we talked about both exercise and the suport group . Mike's problem is that he runs out of air very quickly , due to his health problem. Thats why I ask him to walk with me or walk a dog every day . But he is afraid that he runs out of air. I will talk again to him about walking a little with me and tell him how good it will be for him .
Oooh...that's a good idea. I actually have found a ginger tea that was quite good too (and less wt. affecting than ginger candy!)Originally posted by tuxedokitties
BTW,
Crystallized ginger candy (from the health-food or Chinese food store) is great for upset stomachs, and tasty to suck on, too. Altoids (the strong peppermints) are good too.
I had forgotten about peppermint tea. I dont drink tea very often.Originally posted by PurrfectCatlove
Gothic, I also drink mint tea, btw it is the best to drink when you have stomache ache or problems and chammomile tea.
As for swimming goes for my husband, Mike would not go in our neighbors' pool in the summer, so for sure he is not going on post. Gothic, have you ever been overweight? If not then you may not know that some people are embarrased about their weight and will not go to a gym or to a open swimming pool. Well my hubby is one of them. So sport I guess is out for him