Coughing up blood

[Jane]

Oh Marie, I'm there with ya!

My son is 18 and has had some hemoptysis a few times since he was 14. The last one was quite heavy. It <i>is</i> terrifying!

Although it is scary each time, we are better able to handle it now. All people don't have this issue, but for those who do, there are different reasons. Since you said she was sick already, it is most likely an infection. Her doctor should be alerted. I wouldn't make the call if your daughter has already said no, but you might want to encourage her to check on the bleeding at least.

It is so tough to have adult children w/CF who are making less than adult decisions. Our mom job all along has been to provide the care, its hard to step back, especially when their health may be jeopardized. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you- just know you are not alone.

If you want to PM me, please do! Good luck.

 

[Jane]

Oh Marie, I'm there with ya!

My son is 18 and has had some hemoptysis a few times since he was 14. The last one was quite heavy. It <i>is</i> terrifying!

Although it is scary each time, we are better able to handle it now. All people don't have this issue, but for those who do, there are different reasons. Since you said she was sick already, it is most likely an infection. Her doctor should be alerted. I wouldn't make the call if your daughter has already said no, but you might want to encourage her to check on the bleeding at least.

It is so tough to have adult children w/CF who are making less than adult decisions. Our mom job all along has been to provide the care, its hard to step back, especially when their health may be jeopardized. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you- just know you are not alone.

If you want to PM me, please do! Good luck.

 

[Jane]

Oh Marie, I'm there with ya!

My son is 18 and has had some hemoptysis a few times since he was 14. The last one was quite heavy. It <i>is</i> terrifying!

Although it is scary each time, we are better able to handle it now. All people don't have this issue, but for those who do, there are different reasons. Since you said she was sick already, it is most likely an infection. Her doctor should be alerted. I wouldn't make the call if your daughter has already said no, but you might want to encourage her to check on the bleeding at least.

It is so tough to have adult children w/CF who are making less than adult decisions. Our mom job all along has been to provide the care, its hard to step back, especially when their health may be jeopardized. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you- just know you are not alone.

If you want to PM me, please do! Good luck.

 

[Jane]

Oh Marie, I'm there with ya!

My son is 18 and has had some hemoptysis a few times since he was 14. The last one was quite heavy. It <i>is</i> terrifying!

Although it is scary each time, we are better able to handle it now. All people don't have this issue, but for those who do, there are different reasons. Since you said she was sick already, it is most likely an infection. Her doctor should be alerted. I wouldn't make the call if your daughter has already said no, but you might want to encourage her to check on the bleeding at least.

It is so tough to have adult children w/CF who are making less than adult decisions. Our mom job all along has been to provide the care, its hard to step back, especially when their health may be jeopardized. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you- just know you are not alone.

If you want to PM me, please do! Good luck.

 

[Jane]

Oh Marie, I'm there with ya!
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<br />My son is 18 and has had some hemoptysis a few times since he was 14. The last one was quite heavy. It <i>is</i> terrifying!
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<br />Although it is scary each time, we are better able to handle it now. All people don't have this issue, but for those who do, there are different reasons. Since you said she was sick already, it is most likely an infection. Her doctor should be alerted. I wouldn't make the call if your daughter has already said no, but you might want to encourage her to check on the bleeding at least.
<br />
<br />It is so tough to have adult children w/CF who are making less than adult decisions. Our mom job all along has been to provide the care, its hard to step back, especially when their health may be jeopardized. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you- just know you are not alone.
<br />
<br />If you want to PM me, please do! Good luck.
<br />
<br />

 

[Jane]

By the way Marie, you will get more response in the Adult section. Welcome to the forum family!

 

[Jane]

By the way Marie, you will get more response in the Adult section. Welcome to the forum family!

 

[Jane]

By the way Marie, you will get more response in the Adult section. Welcome to the forum family!

 

[Jane]

By the way Marie, you will get more response in the Adult section. Welcome to the forum family!

 

[Jane]

By the way Marie, you will get more response in the Adult section. Welcome to the forum family!

 

[mbonnette]

Thanks Jackie, It really helps to know the coughing of blood is "normal" for people w/CF. Since she has turned 18 I find it harder to "make" her do her breathing treatments and take her meds. I know it is her life and she is now 20, but I get concerned. She doesn't do her breathing treatments every day like she is supposed to. I get on her case when I notice she is coughing more than usual or if it's a junky cough but she thinks she is immortal. She doesn't feel sick so she doesn't do her treatments. I tell her, as well as her CF doctor, that taking her meds and doing her treatments will keep her lungs at her normal function of the high 80s. I just don't know what to do and I get scared. Her PFTs are 77 now. She's going in for a "clean out" this weekend. I never thought I would say this but, I can't wait until she is admitted. At least I'll know she is getting her treatments that she needs. I don't know what it will take for her to listen to me and do her meds/treatments when I hear that she is getting sick. I've been tuned in to her coughs since she was diagnosed. I know when she is getting sick and should begin treatments. She said she doesn't have the time. She works pretty much full time and goes to school nights. She's very busy. I guess I just have to let her learn from her mistakes...
Marie

 

[mbonnette]

Thanks Jackie, It really helps to know the coughing of blood is "normal" for people w/CF. Since she has turned 18 I find it harder to "make" her do her breathing treatments and take her meds. I know it is her life and she is now 20, but I get concerned. She doesn't do her breathing treatments every day like she is supposed to. I get on her case when I notice she is coughing more than usual or if it's a junky cough but she thinks she is immortal. She doesn't feel sick so she doesn't do her treatments. I tell her, as well as her CF doctor, that taking her meds and doing her treatments will keep her lungs at her normal function of the high 80s. I just don't know what to do and I get scared. Her PFTs are 77 now. She's going in for a "clean out" this weekend. I never thought I would say this but, I can't wait until she is admitted. At least I'll know she is getting her treatments that she needs. I don't know what it will take for her to listen to me and do her meds/treatments when I hear that she is getting sick. I've been tuned in to her coughs since she was diagnosed. I know when she is getting sick and should begin treatments. She said she doesn't have the time. She works pretty much full time and goes to school nights. She's very busy. I guess I just have to let her learn from her mistakes...
Marie

 

[mbonnette]

Thanks Jackie, It really helps to know the coughing of blood is "normal" for people w/CF. Since she has turned 18 I find it harder to "make" her do her breathing treatments and take her meds. I know it is her life and she is now 20, but I get concerned. She doesn't do her breathing treatments every day like she is supposed to. I get on her case when I notice she is coughing more than usual or if it's a junky cough but she thinks she is immortal. She doesn't feel sick so she doesn't do her treatments. I tell her, as well as her CF doctor, that taking her meds and doing her treatments will keep her lungs at her normal function of the high 80s. I just don't know what to do and I get scared. Her PFTs are 77 now. She's going in for a "clean out" this weekend. I never thought I would say this but, I can't wait until she is admitted. At least I'll know she is getting her treatments that she needs. I don't know what it will take for her to listen to me and do her meds/treatments when I hear that she is getting sick. I've been tuned in to her coughs since she was diagnosed. I know when she is getting sick and should begin treatments. She said she doesn't have the time. She works pretty much full time and goes to school nights. She's very busy. I guess I just have to let her learn from her mistakes...
Marie

 

[mbonnette]

Thanks Jackie, It really helps to know the coughing of blood is "normal" for people w/CF. Since she has turned 18 I find it harder to "make" her do her breathing treatments and take her meds. I know it is her life and she is now 20, but I get concerned. She doesn't do her breathing treatments every day like she is supposed to. I get on her case when I notice she is coughing more than usual or if it's a junky cough but she thinks she is immortal. She doesn't feel sick so she doesn't do her treatments. I tell her, as well as her CF doctor, that taking her meds and doing her treatments will keep her lungs at her normal function of the high 80s. I just don't know what to do and I get scared. Her PFTs are 77 now. She's going in for a "clean out" this weekend. I never thought I would say this but, I can't wait until she is admitted. At least I'll know she is getting her treatments that she needs. I don't know what it will take for her to listen to me and do her meds/treatments when I hear that she is getting sick. I've been tuned in to her coughs since she was diagnosed. I know when she is getting sick and should begin treatments. She said she doesn't have the time. She works pretty much full time and goes to school nights. She's very busy. I guess I just have to let her learn from her mistakes...
Marie

 

[mbonnette]

Thanks Jackie, It really helps to know the coughing of blood is "normal" for people w/CF. Since she has turned 18 I find it harder to "make" her do her breathing treatments and take her meds. I know it is her life and she is now 20, but I get concerned. She doesn't do her breathing treatments every day like she is supposed to. I get on her case when I notice she is coughing more than usual or if it's a junky cough but she thinks she is immortal. She doesn't feel sick so she doesn't do her treatments. I tell her, as well as her CF doctor, that taking her meds and doing her treatments will keep her lungs at her normal function of the high 80s. I just don't know what to do and I get scared. Her PFTs are 77 now. She's going in for a "clean out" this weekend. I never thought I would say this but, I can't wait until she is admitted. At least I'll know she is getting her treatments that she needs. I don't know what it will take for her to listen to me and do her meds/treatments when I hear that she is getting sick. I've been tuned in to her coughs since she was diagnosed. I know when she is getting sick and should begin treatments. She said she doesn't have the time. She works pretty much full time and goes to school nights. She's very busy. I guess I just have to let her learn from her mistakes...
<br />Marie

 

[mbonnette]

Hi Jane,
I don't know how to "PM" you. Thank you for your input. You are right, it is extremely difficult to just step back. The reason I put the post in this section is because I want the input from the young adults as well as the parents-by young adults I was thinking 18 & up. She has called the doctor and is being admitted this weekend. She has not had any bleeding today.
Thanks Again, your input is much appreciated,
Marie <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mbonnette]

Hi Jane,
I don't know how to "PM" you. Thank you for your input. You are right, it is extremely difficult to just step back. The reason I put the post in this section is because I want the input from the young adults as well as the parents-by young adults I was thinking 18 & up. She has called the doctor and is being admitted this weekend. She has not had any bleeding today.
Thanks Again, your input is much appreciated,
Marie <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mbonnette]

Hi Jane,
I don't know how to "PM" you. Thank you for your input. You are right, it is extremely difficult to just step back. The reason I put the post in this section is because I want the input from the young adults as well as the parents-by young adults I was thinking 18 & up. She has called the doctor and is being admitted this weekend. She has not had any bleeding today.
Thanks Again, your input is much appreciated,
Marie <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mbonnette]

Hi Jane,
I don't know how to "PM" you. Thank you for your input. You are right, it is extremely difficult to just step back. The reason I put the post in this section is because I want the input from the young adults as well as the parents-by young adults I was thinking 18 & up. She has called the doctor and is being admitted this weekend. She has not had any bleeding today.
Thanks Again, your input is much appreciated,
Marie <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mbonnette]

Hi Jane,
<br />I don't know how to "PM" you. Thank you for your input. You are right, it is extremely difficult to just step back. The reason I put the post in this section is because I want the input from the young adults as well as the parents-by young adults I was thinking 18 & up. She has called the doctor and is being admitted this weekend. She has not had any bleeding today.
<br />Thanks Again, your input is much appreciated,
<br />Marie <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">