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smokefree04



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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 12:46 PM    Post subject: A Quick Update Reply with quote

Just a quick update to let y'all know what is going on.

I saw the pulmonolgist yesterday for the first time. He is very nice, very smart and seems to have a good handle on things. I do have COPD and chronic bronchitis. My ENT did not tell me everything, like I suspected.

My chest xray showed a calcified granuloma in the upper left lung. The doc said this was from a previous infection. The PFTs did not come back "normal" as my ENT said. They actually show an upper thorax obstruction. He said he needs more testing to determine for sure but he thinks that I have asthma. He also is concerned about my pulmonary status and ordered me to get an echocardiogram done tomorrow. I have to go for a methacholine challenge test next Wednesday (that doesn't make me happy, because they attempt to induce an asthma attack) and start using an Advair inhaler in addition to the Singulair I take for my allergies.

He also said my allergy situation will HAVE to be addressed. More than likely this means I am going to have to have a septoplasty, sinus windows and my tonsils and adenoids out. I will also have to have allergy shorts.

Eventually however, I should be able to breathe through my nose and not feel so constricted in my chest.

The PA asked me why I quit smoking. I said because I didn't want to die. The Doctor said quitting was the best thing I ever did. Smile

Prayers are appreciated and all in all I am a little nervous but just grateful that I don't have lung cancer or something worse.
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 1:39 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sarah, good to hear from you. you lost me a little with the medical jargon....but I guess in short...it's not great news, but could be worse news? Not meaning to simplify your medical issues too much!

I'm surprised they had to ask why you quit smoking. Rolling Eyes you may or may not be able to reverse what's already happening with your lungs and breathing....but it's good that you are not making it worse by smoking.

But, gosh, what a lot for you to have to deal with and go through. Remember the good old days, when you had one doctor who did it all? And, came to the house too?

If it'll help I'm all for it...pain in the neck or otherwise. I hope you get some answers, and some relief as well.

In the meantime, it's really good to hear from you....keep us informed, and post more often if you can!
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 2:20 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 3:55 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah,

Sad to hear about all your facing. Prayers are with you!
I'm glad you finally found a doctor who will tell you straight up what's what. Take care and stay strong.

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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 4:33 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

The path is steep but you can make it!
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 5:07 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah I will have more people praying for than you know. Just stay well. Kerry
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 7:28 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah - thanks for sharing your test results and doctor's concerns. Can you imagine if you were still smoking??... Let's not go there - you are on the road to healing!!! I'll keep you in my prayers! Stay strong!
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 7:28 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah, my thoughts and prayers are with you..




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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 8:36 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'm glad you've got a more complete picture, and your pulmonologist sounds like he's on the ball; i'll bet you're relieved by that. keep us posted, ok?
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 9:02 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah,

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Thanks so much for taking the time to bring us up to date.
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 9:52 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sarah, your doctor sounds alot like mine....if I go in and he spots anything at all, he turns serious and starts ordering this test and that test....hopefully, your results will all come back good. Mine went down my nose into my lungs with a light to see "what was going on" the results were good no party that day Laughing Laughing .

What I am rattling about is that a good doctor will move quick to check everything possible so he can rule it out....your results is your concern not the tests themselves....prayers are with you anyway....
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PostPosted: February 24, 2005 9:53 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah,
Take care of yourself girl! I'm happy to hear you're getting some great care with your health issues.
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PostPosted: February 25, 2005 1:00 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah,

Sounds like you've got a great doc that really knows what he is doing! I have COPD also, and allergies, but not asthma. I had a bunch of tests, but they didn't seem too bad. I was doing the Inhalers Advair and Spiriva, but not doing them now. Getting a Stress test, too, ordered by the Pulmonologist in March.

Quitting smoking is he best thing we both ever did.

Keep us posted. Thinking of you.

Margaret
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PostPosted: February 26, 2005 9:20 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Our prayers are with you. You will get through all of this.



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PostPosted: March 3, 2005 11:54 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you so much everyone for your support, it is invaluable to me. Smile

I had my Echocardiogram done on Friday and it came back NORMAL!!! Very Happy I am thrilled to say the least.

I had to reschedule the methocholine challenge for Monday as I was having trouble breathing the day of the test.

Again thank you for the well wishes and prayers!!
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