SOB and shaky
Hi. I also feel SOB even when resting and using Asthavent and Symbicort. Also feel shaky in hands after Symbicort in the morning. Is Foxair a better option?
Hi CMf4250d, and thanks for your post and question - it's a good one!
These side effects (short of breath (SOB), with shaky hands (tremor)), which you've shared here, may be associated with the medications you are using (Asthavent and Symbicort). You may want to take this up with your prescribing physician. The doctor will be able to assess your symptoms/side effects and determine if possibly an alternative medication will be more effective for you to use with less side effects.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)Thank you Leon. Local GP said I could try Foxair. I live on a farm not close to specialists so have to use GP.
Hi again, CMf4250d, and thanks for your response and further explanation. As long as the internist can provide you with proper care, that is fine. Were you given a prescription for the new medication (Foxair)?
Will this doctor be providing follow-up care and monitoring of the effectiveness of the new medication?
I am hopeful this will all work out for you, going forward.
Please do check back and keep us apprised of your progress.
If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let me or any other moderator / team member know. Please keep in mind that you are always welcome here in our online community.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
Thank you Leon. Have a new script for Foxair and will see how it works. Will stick with local G P for now. He can get in touch with the specialist who diagnosed and tested me (6 hours drive to see him!!) if he needs to on my behalf. Will let you know if the Foxair is better so that other's can try if they have tremor as it is awful!!!!Kind regards.Louise
Hi again, CMf4250d (Louise), and thank you for responding and explaining all this further. This sounds like the right way to go now. You may be aware, there is a certain amount of 'trial and error' that can be associated with coming up with the most effective medication regimen for each patient. This is because medications affect all patients differently. Similarly, patients react differently to each medication prescribed for them
Good luck using the Foxair - I am hopeful this will be the best medication for you. We also appreciate your plan to check back here and let us know how it all works out for you.
It is also a relief the general practitioner is able to reach out to the diagnosing specialist should the need arise. It sounds like you have all the bases covered.
Warm regards,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
