I was sent to the allergist in hopes of finding out what I could possibly be allergic to since my need for nebulizers and inhalers has increased dramatically in the last 6 months. I was hospitalized as well with asthma. After getting an allergy test and the breathing test he concluded I have no allergies and breathing is within range. He suspects I have a vocal cord issue and explains how that could happen and says, "next time you have an attack take sharp deep breaths and it should stop. Call me tomorrow and tell me how it works and dont stop using the inhaler."
Im a mountaineer and in the medical field there is nothing I do more than take deep breaths! Needless to say it didnt work and I ended up in the hospital with bronchitis. I went back to the Doctor that suggested the allergist and he repeated that same diagnosis. I asked why if its something as simple as that is my bloodwork elevated? He looked and called the allergist explaining my cbc is high to which he responded, "its unremarkable, its a curious case but I've seen worse. I have sample shots here why don't you have her come and we'll see if that works."
I have yet to even get a diagnosis of what is going on but somehow being shot up with meds and steriods is the answer?
I've since gone to a much better allergist who did a full panel of blood work and concluded the appointment by asking, "Is there anything I can think of that would help him diagnose me better." That 1 thoughtful ques suddenly made me feel as if I was involved in my treatment instead of simply being a paycheck. read more
