@SeventhSense I have taken a breather, and decided to approach you with an apology of my own. You threw a little firecracker and I jumped. The Q, was not hypothetical. This is something I have been trying to find answers to, with 2 different doctors. They really, don’t know. There could be many causes. I now have a new doctor which I will be working with to see if we an discover just what the cause is. The fact that I also suffer from COPD w/asthma and emphysema, your remark about, it might be time to pay the piper, didn’t exactly touch my heart. I was very offended and somewhat frightened at the future. And then to top it off with go light a cigarette, was the last I could handle. I was already having a bad health day, and for someone to suggest to me to go light a cigarette, which was half the reason I am in this position I am in today, well, need I say more. I didn’t even stop to think that you don’t know me, or of my medical conditions other than what I said in the thread. Then with that earthduzt person with his/her remarks. You guys sent me into tears. You are right, I don’t understand this irreverent generation. But quite honestly that is no excuse. Nevertheless, I extend my hand to you and acceptance of your apology. I am 67, happily married and not physically well. Not your fault. I have only been on Fluther, not quite a month, and have been eaten for lunch. hehe It’s a new day, what do you say?