Lindsay Bauer here. Sorry for not writing, but my allergies have really kicked me in the tail; haven't felt good in what seems like weeks.
I was in the hospital last month: asthma attack. I have never had one, and it scared the heck out of me. I was out with my caretaker, and something got me going. One minute I was talking; the next, I was gasping for air. I thought I was having a heart attack.
Tracey got me to the emergency room, where I was given a shot or two, as well as some oxygen. They diagnosed me as having bronchial asthma. I now have to take an inhaler with me wherever I go; if I find my chest tightening up or start to have difficult breathing, I take a hit off my inhaler. It usually helps.
I was in the hospital for a few days, so the docs could keep an eye on me. It really threw me for a loop. I have found out I'm allergic to cat hair, as well as pollen, strong perfumes, and penicillin. I now take Albuterol whenever I have an attack of asthma. If my breathing doesn't improve, I have to go to the emergency room.
Ever since the hospital stay, I've been trying to stay away from the allergens that give me the most trouble. So far it's helped, but I have to be so careful: anything can get my asthma going!
Today, Tracey and I went to Golden Corral; had a good breakfast, but the lady in line in front of me had some overpowering perfume. It set my asthma off. I took my inhaler; she looked at me like I had horns growing out of my head. Tracey told her that I was going to be okay in a few, which I was, but it made for some worried people!
I think the lady realized it was her perfume that caused me to start wheezing. Once she left, I was okay in only a matter of minutes; I could breathe easier, much to my relief.
And the relief of Tracey and the people around me.
Still going to church every Sunday, Wednesday night. Love it. Also working now at NMH; got the job; am working as a medical assistant. I work five days a week, Monday through Friday, from seven a.m. until 3 p.m.; off Saturday and Sunday. That means my evenings are free (excepting on Wednesday, for church). Perfect working hours! I couldn't have asked for better hours!
I got my first paycheck yesterday; it will be gone before the week is out. Gas and food prices have eaten up a good chunk of it, as do my other bills; I'll be lucky if I have $100 every week after bills!!
Well, I am giong to go: am tired; am going to lie down. Have been up since the crack of dawn; am getting sleepy all of a sudden! I will write again soon; until then, take care and God bless!
Love, your friend, Lindsay Maureen Bauer. :)
