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LadyPain -> COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 6:39:08 PM)

OK heres a topic that is real life to Our family. PainMaster and Our new addition to Our family suffer from COPD which can be a debilitating disease. This is a new issue with Us and seek advice from anyoone that can offer it. With as many medical people in Our lifestyle I feel comforted and therefore need to ask. Master was put on oxygen last month and it scares Me not knowing what I should do if He has another attack. Tonight I called 911 when He had a coughing spell and passed out for a few seconds but all was well when they got here to check Him out.



mistoferin -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 6:55:25 PM)

LadyPain,
I am currently caretaking for my mother who has COPD. She has been suffering from this for the past few years now along with Congestive Heart Failure. We recently sent her to Mayo Clinic and things are looking up a bit now as the doctors here had her on some meds that were actually making things worse for her.

What I can tell you is that it is extremely important that they take their medications religiously and their breathing treatments in a timely fashion. Keep regular doctor appointments. If either of them smoke it is imperative that they quit and that no one else in the home smokes, not even guests. If you know that someone is sick with a cold or flu it would be best that they did not come visiting until they are fully well. My mother keeps a Z-pack prescription antibiotic on hand at all times and begins taking it the moment she feels she is coming down with something. This seems to help alleviate the possibility of a secondary infection setting up home. Also, if they are in good enough shape to exercise a walking or swimming program can help greatly.

The road that you are on is a very difficult one. I would suggest to you that you educate yourself as much as possible as that can be a great help and comfort in a crisis. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime, I would be glad to help.



onceburned -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:02:52 PM)

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PainMaster and Our new addition to Our family suffer from COPD which can be a debilitating disease. This is a new issue with Us and seek advice from anyoone that can offer it.


I do not mean to put off anyone who has information to share, but LadyPain this is really something your doctor -should- have explained to you in some detail. Or at very least the doctor should have arranged to have a nurse do thorough counselling. COPD is a chronic, life long condition and I think it would be good if you had good local connections for information and support.

But please don't let this stop others from sharing their knowledge and wisdom. I am just thinking that LadyPain should contact the family doctor and get some advice.



LadyPain -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:05:17 PM)

Thank you so much for the advice, yes unfortunately We ALL smoke although have cut down to less than half a pack a day, from 3 packs. As We are moving next month into Our new home We have already set a policy of NO SMOKING in the house which I find helps slow down smoking.I am reading EVERY thing I can get My hands on about this disease and am finding it helpful but also very scarey, I dont want to lose My Life Partner or Our sweet slave. Another thing is that articles I have read dont concern Our life choice and not knowing what they can do and not concerning sceneing,which have almost come to a stop from My fear of someone going beyond their physical limits



MizSuz -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:06:41 PM)


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ORIGINAL: LadyPain

OK heres a topic that is real life to Our family. PainMaster and Our new addition to Our family suffer from COPD which can be a debilitating disease. This is a new issue with Us and seek advice from anyoone that can offer it. With as many medical people in Our lifestyle I feel comforted and therefore need to ask. Master was put on oxygen last month and it scares Me not knowing what I should do if He has another attack. Tonight I called 911 when He had a coughing spell and passed out for a few seconds but all was well when they got here to check Him out.



I can't tell you how to make him better.

I can tell you what makes me feel better when I am afraid or feeling powerless. I get proactive and learn as much as I can. Now, I'm familiar with COPD, but not well enough to advise you in that regard and hope others will be along that can. In your situation I would read everything I could get my hands on, if there are message boards or communities I'd read those, too; but my primary focus would be to get a medical understanding of what is happening to him. Then I'd make sure my emergency first aid skills (including CPR and the use of an AED) were so spot on as to be able to do them in my sleep. Then I'd try to find someone who can give me ideas of what to expect with varying degrees of 'the worst' and get plans in my head about how to handle those situations.

Create your confidence in your ability to properly handle this situation, be proactive and learn (much the same as asking about it here). There is power in learning, especially in situations like this. Ever consider becoming a respiratory therapist?

Build your knowledge base and skills from which to draw in times of crisis. This is how I handle situations that I feel powerless in, I look for my power and build it.

I suppose I could romanticize it for you and talk about how your building power that you can inevitably give to your master in caring for him when it's needed is a quintessential act of submission, but I'll leave that for you to decide.

Good luck to you with it.





LadyPain -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:06:51 PM)

ONce ty and yes they did but in htis lifestyle it seems a little more magnified, maybe its just Me thinking this way.



LadyPain -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:11:49 PM)

MzSuz you really hit the nail on the head this is why I came to the boards with this topic. I am going to check into resperitory therapy courses and OMG I need to get MY big butt in gear. I devour anything I find on COPD and lung diseases. You are definately right . I do need to empower Myself in order to help Empower Him reinforcing Him. Ty to you all for the kind woe\rds and knowledge you have given Me



MizSuz -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:14:59 PM)


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ORIGINAL: LadyPain

MzSuz you really hit the nail on the head this is why I came to the boards with this topic. I am going to check into resperitory therapy courses and OMG I need to get MY big butt in gear. I devour anything I find on COPD and lung diseases. You are definately right . I do need to empower Myself in order to help Empower Him reinforcing Him. Ty to you all for the kind woe\rds and knowledge you have given Me


My pleasure. Do let us know how things are going and new things you learn! I'm looking forward to that.

I'm traveling in a few hours, I must abed. I'm afraid I may be gone for as much as a month (with little access), but I hope to pop in and hear that things are going well for you all!

Take good care.



mistoferin -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:15:01 PM)

Congratulations on your progress in your smoking cessation program, I know exactly how hard that is as I was a smoker also. I quit when I saw what mom was going through. I know that we all know the dangers of smoking but somehow when you have to confront those dangers upfront and personal it really drives all of those points home.

Just to clarify, I was in no way suggesting that you make any decisions regarding medications or exercise programs without consulting with their doctor(s). I have only stated what has helped with my mom. One other thing that keeps her more comfortable is that she says a cool room is easier to breathe in so we keep the temp down and air conditioning during the hot, humid summer months.



LadyPain -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:20:39 PM)

You both are wonderful and have pointed Me into new directions, I guess when htis happened tonight it frazzled Me and clouded My head. With this in mind I have cleared it and can think of what to do next, EDUCATE all of us. Your kind words and advice brings new light on what needs to be done and new goals set. You are right though about sleeping iin a cooler environment, it also helps Me to sleep with My asthma so fans are already in place. Calling Dr tomorrow to get advice on exercise for us all. Hell I need to lose weight



MizSuz -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:20:55 PM)

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One other thing that keeps her more comfortable is that she says a cool room is easier to breathe in so we keep the temp down and air conditioning during the hot, humid summer months.


AMEN to that. I have asthma and the humid, warm weather can be very difficult. I'd rather be cool and dry than anything else.



LadyPain -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:21:38 PM)

LOL Suz ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO grins



FangsNfeet -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/15/2005 7:26:16 PM)

Well mistoferin I don't know your entire past medical experience but you hit it %100 on the button. I don't have a damn thing to add.

1. continue MD visits
2. Take treatments and exerice by MD orders.
3. No SMOKEING!
4. Read and educate yourself.

Truth be known you covered just about every medical problem. Nice work.



mistoferin -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/16/2005 5:47:24 AM)

Why thank you Sir.....It's always nice to wake up to a compliment!



ruffnecksbabygir -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/16/2005 6:22:57 AM)

i am not familiar at all with COPD, but i wish you & yours the very best, my humble advice would only be to take one day at a time, try to maintain as positive as possible, no matter how difficult that may be at times, not only for him but for yourself. Best wishes.



LadyPain -> RE: COPD and BDSM (2/16/2005 8:46:20 AM)

My family in this community I thank you, You are all a big help in raising Our spirits. We take one day at a time and cherish the moments we have together. It feels good to have some type of support system even if it is online. Master and I wish you all well and again THANK YOU



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