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jojo40
jojo40

Hi everyone just need to know if any ones knows how long is takes for steroids to start working iv just been on 2 weeks of antibiotics not done nothing, now iv been put on sterrode 8 a day started yeterday still no change think I will end up in hospital again it's been a year since I was last there ,hope your all not to bad .

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  • susan71068
    susan71068 jojo40

    Posted

    My husband was frequently on Prednisilone and ab. They

    the steroids normally helped within 24 hours but as he became a frequent user of them, this was no longer the case. Sadly nothing was helping. Xxxx

  • suzanne_1984
    suzanne_1984 jojo40

    Posted

    When I have had steroids they have worked after about 3 or 4 days there not an instant Fix am sorry to say. Sounds like your like me though. I'm in hospital twice a year with chest infections so know how you feel.
  • sam90709
    sam90709 jojo40

    Posted

    Hiya, the steroids should kick in within 48 hours or so.

    What's slightly more alarming is that 2 weeks of antibiotics hasn't worked. I wonder if they got the right antibiotics?

    My consultant pointed out that sputum sample tests at best get a right bug 4 times in 5 and will often miss other bugs that are there as well.

    For instance one time I got penicillin for a bug that showed up on the test, but after another couple of weeks of no improvement was tested again and sure enough there was another bug there that was resistant to penicillin. So changed the antibiotic and felt better quickly.

    I hope that you feel better soon, good luck

    Sam

    • jojo40
      jojo40 sam90709

      Posted

      I'm take amoxicillin sent test in 2 weeks ago come back clear but I had already been taking them 4 days for I could get it to gp. Bonc nurse came out yeterday and my chest was rattling full of flem but can't clear it loads comeing up but still loads left it's really thick yellow/green it's in my sinus as well which is making worse. But thank you for listening. Nurse is ringing with test result on Friday but I'm dreading if I have to go in hospital again . X
    • susan71068
      susan71068 jojo40

      Posted

      I'm really sad and sorry to say my husband passed way 4 weeks ago. Xxxx
    • jojo40
      jojo40

      Posted

      If you need a chat anytime I will be around for you xx
    • suzanne_1984
      suzanne_1984 susan71068

      Posted

      Aww I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. Sometimes life really does sick. If u need to chat at all I know jojo has said same but am hear x
    • susan71068
      susan71068 suzanne_1984

      Posted

      Thank you, it's just very hard at the moment, but at least his suffering is over, he fought so hard and I'm incredibly proud of him. Xxxxx
    • sam90709
      sam90709 susan71068

      Posted

      So sorry to hear that news. You're in my thoughts and if there's anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask

      Sx

    • marion49836
      marion49836 susan71068

      Posted

      Hello Ssan so very sorry to hear about your sad loss . May God be with you

      and help you in all ways.   Keep in touch with all the people in the bronchi forum, who will be more than willing to talk with you.

      God Bless   x

    • trish40354
      trish40354 susan71068

      Posted

      So, so sorry to hear the very sad news about your wonderful brave husband.

      Thinking of you and sending you big hugs. xxx 

    • susan71068
      susan71068 marion49836

      Posted

      I do still read the comments and questions, sadly I'm all to familiar with them, such a horrible disease and I wish you all well and to stay strong. Xx
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