Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Pneumatic bronchitus, prednisone, and weight gain

Ruchie,
That was nice of you to give a personal reply to my post. I wasn't expecting it since you're so ill, and I hope it didn't drain any energy from you to do so. Just don't be wasting your much needed energy and strength. When I had pneumonia and sinus infection, I was totally exhausted and so weak. It took me several months to get my strength back. I had to drink a supplement with protein for two months (doctor's orders). Even though I wasn't supposed to have dairy, I drank Boost with protein. I was craving dairy, too, but I wasn't on prednisone. I can't speak for you, but I know that the pneumonia was really draining my system of nutrients. Have you had any blood work done that shows if you're depleted or not? Also, I became very dehydrated. Keep in touch with your doctor and ask him about the weight gain and also your craving for dairy and your ravenous hunger. Someone mentioned a dairy free supplement called "Balance", but I haven't seen this in my own neck of the woods. I'm really leary to give advice, because I'm not a Doctor; but I just know from my own experience how truly draining these things can be. It was probably the worst I'd ever felt from anything. It's also quite depressing. Just keep tabs with your Doctor and remember that there's never anything too small to talk about with him. Anything that's going on might be a clue to the mystery of your condition and getting you well. You know, when I did have pneumonia and simultaneous sinus infections and a host of other upper respiratory stuff at the same time; I'd been on 3 rounds of antibiotics, and I just kept feeling worse. No one had really paid much attention to my blood work, until a cardiologist stepped into the picture. He was the one who put the pieces together and said I was malnourished and dehydrated and prescribed the liquid supplement plus lots of water. So, whatever you do; just don't give up. God will guide you where you need to be and take care of you. It's all for a reason, even though it seems so unfair! You're so young! Also, I worry about you getting enough rest. You work so hard! How much rest are you actually able to get? My goodness, you are certainly in the pressure cooker right now. Try to concentrate on wellness and rest, and please keep in touch with your doctor. Let us know how you're doing, but you need to put yourself first right now as much as you can.
(((Hugs!)))
Terri
P.S. My daughter and I are doing okay right now. Thanks for asking. (You sure have a good memory!)

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