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Lung nodules & scared!

Posted by pattymac @pattymac, Mar 19, 2017

March 1, 2017 at 7:44 pm
I had a Ct in December 2016,showed 3 nodules 6mm,5mm&4mm in right upper lobe! Last week I had a Ct bc of a different issue and ER Dr told me I had 1 nodule in my right upper lobe that was 8mm and subpleural and a tiny subleural nodule in my left lower lone and small scattered lymph nodes throughout the paratracheal region? What does this mean?Pulmononlogist called finally after a few weeks and finally radiology compared both Cts and was told I need Pet Scan which is next Tuesday. I feel frozen and numb! He said it was triangular in shape and something about right hiler? Gosh I can't even think. Advice please

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jul 31, 2017
In reply to @pattymac "Thank you for the advice.I went to my gynecologist for my annual on Thursday and was..." + (show)
@pattymac

Thank you for the advice.I went to my gynecologist for my annual on Thursday and was told my lungs sounded hoarse and to call my pulmonologist. So I did as soon as I left the office to.I was nervous about what she heard and I couldn't get into pulmonologist until this Tuesday so I called my Internist,(which I hadn't seen since before all this started and he didn't know I had gone thru all this!) I thought these Drs were all sending him results bc I asked them to but apparently not! He knew about the initial pet scan though bc it was at Oncology office associated with his office.Anyway he said my lungs were fine but my throat was red and I had some sinus stuff going on and prescribed amoxicillin.He said its been around forever and I'm not allergic to it and it will get the job done. He also referred me to a local Infectious Diseases Dr that was in next town and said she was very good at her job.I am not sure anymore if trying to find a Dr far away was a good idea now.The Pulmonologist told me last time that he hoped I wouldnt get those scopes and biopsy to begin with bc he did the first bronchoscopy and I was fine.So that's that! I am still going to keep the appt with pulmo though. I worry about this vocal cord bc there is still space that germs can go through. I am calling to find out what specialist the ENT was going to send me to tomorrow bc they never called back. Ive been feeling tired and I don't know why, I still go to gym everyday bc I want my lungs strong,maybe its just the cardio.lots of weight to lose so I'm not stopping.

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@pattymac, I am happy for you to now have your Internist involved. It sounds like he knows you and will be helpful in coordinating your care and making referrals for you.
Patty, I realize that you want to stay in tip-top shape and be proactive about your lungs, but be careful to not over do it. Going to the gym everyday sounds like it may be too often. I have discovered that if I do gym 2 days, day off, gym 2 days, 2 days off, that I feel better. And I don't get tired. I also notice that when I am breathing hard, that my throat sometimes feels it. I am not a medical person, but I wonder if the breathing and exertion, although helping your lungs, is adding stress to your throat/vocal chords? What are your thoughts on this?
Enjoy your day 🙂
Rosemary

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 31, 2017
In reply to @pattymac "Thank you for the advice.I went to my gynecologist for my annual on Thursday and was..." + (show)
@pattymac

Thank you for the advice.I went to my gynecologist for my annual on Thursday and was told my lungs sounded hoarse and to call my pulmonologist. So I did as soon as I left the office to.I was nervous about what she heard and I couldn't get into pulmonologist until this Tuesday so I called my Internist,(which I hadn't seen since before all this started and he didn't know I had gone thru all this!) I thought these Drs were all sending him results bc I asked them to but apparently not! He knew about the initial pet scan though bc it was at Oncology office associated with his office.Anyway he said my lungs were fine but my throat was red and I had some sinus stuff going on and prescribed amoxicillin.He said its been around forever and I'm not allergic to it and it will get the job done. He also referred me to a local Infectious Diseases Dr that was in next town and said she was very good at her job.I am not sure anymore if trying to find a Dr far away was a good idea now.The Pulmonologist told me last time that he hoped I wouldnt get those scopes and biopsy to begin with bc he did the first bronchoscopy and I was fine.So that's that! I am still going to keep the appt with pulmo though. I worry about this vocal cord bc there is still space that germs can go through. I am calling to find out what specialist the ENT was going to send me to tomorrow bc they never called back. Ive been feeling tired and I don't know why, I still go to gym everyday bc I want my lungs strong,maybe its just the cardio.lots of weight to lose so I'm not stopping.

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Hi Patty @pattymac

It is so good to hear from you. I am also glad to hear that you are in contact again with your internist, this sounds like a good medical relationship, and the antibiotic for the throat sounds like a wonderful idea.

I agree with Rosemary's thoughts regarding the exercise routine that you are currently involved with - it sounds like it is probably too much given some of the other problems you have right now. It is very difficult for your body to heal and recover without some rest. Perhaps an every other day or every 2 day exercise routine would work well for your healing, especially while you are taking the antibiotics. You might also carefully think about the kind of exercises you are doing and maybe have shorter spurts of exercise (cutting the time of your routine in half?).

Are you feeling any better since you started the antibiotic?

Teresa

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pattymac | @pattymac | Aug 1, 2017

Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new ID Dr on 15th too.She has been in practice for 44 years, just hope it was a good idea to have my second opinion in the same network? I also went to my pulmonologist today and he thinks I should wait a little longer on my vocal cord to come back which is odd since hes the one the other week that told me to ask the ENT for his referral and make appt?Weird!

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Aug 2, 2017

@pattymac, What a relief that you are feeling the results of the antibiotics 🙂 That is surely a mood booster!
Rosemary

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 2, 2017
In reply to @pattymac "Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new..." + (show)
@pattymac

Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new ID Dr on 15th too.She has been in practice for 44 years, just hope it was a good idea to have my second opinion in the same network? I also went to my pulmonologist today and he thinks I should wait a little longer on my vocal cord to come back which is odd since hes the one the other week that told me to ask the ENT for his referral and make appt?Weird!

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@pattymac Yes, that is good to hear that you are feeling better. It would be nice if our doctors were all on the same page, wouldn't it?
Keep persevering!

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 25, 2017
In reply to @pattymac "Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new..." + (show)
@pattymac

Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new ID Dr on 15th too.She has been in practice for 44 years, just hope it was a good idea to have my second opinion in the same network? I also went to my pulmonologist today and he thinks I should wait a little longer on my vocal cord to come back which is odd since hes the one the other week that told me to ask the ENT for his referral and make appt?Weird!

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Hi Patty @pattymac

I've been thinking about you and I hope you are continuing to do better. As I recall you had an appointment scheduled for mid-August. I hope that went well. Please feel free to check-in with us and let us know how you are doing. Are you experiencing some recovery from your vocal cord problem?

Teresa

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alancady | @alancady | Oct 1, 2017
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@IndianaScott

Hi @pattymac. Nice to e-meet you here. I am very sorry to read about your health travails. I was my wife's primary caregiver during her 14+ year war against brain cancer so my thoughts come from that orientation. From her experiences I can agree the 'waiting and watching' times in our medical journeys can often be extremely difficult on one's nerves! We are so often programmed to expect immediate medical solutions to our problems that waiting can be excruciating. In my wife's case she worked very hard to try and focus her energies anywhere other than on her (at the time) current health issue during those times of waiting and uncertainty. She would often use these times to treat herself to some indulgence or other. During her illness her mantra was 'in all things moderation' so she would use her exceedingly challenging times to treat herself. A book, dessert, have me cook a favored meal or food, make a phone call to an old friend, order a trinket for herself from a catalog, etc. Might not work for anyone else, but it did for her.

I live in the same area as you and likewise have been frequently 'outsourced' by my GP to Chesterton, Valpo, LaPorte, and beyond for specific tests or specialists. Maybe the new hospital will provide more extensive services once it is done.

I wish you the best as you wait. Please know there is a big online Connect community here to listen and visit with you.

Peace and strength!

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As far as a cure for lung cancer if it is contained and can be removed and there no lymph nodes affected than it can be removed and cured. MY dad had this happen in 1969. BUT he would not stop smoking Camels even after having lung cancer. So 16 years later he had another occurence of Lung cancer and this time it was not operable. The first time they took a lobe out of his lungs to get the cancer. BUT this had already spread to. several places in his body. HE lived only another 6 months.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 1, 2017
In reply to @pattymac "Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new..." + (show)
@pattymac

Ive been tired taking this antibiotic but feeling better,thank you. I have an appt with new ID Dr on 15th too.She has been in practice for 44 years, just hope it was a good idea to have my second opinion in the same network? I also went to my pulmonologist today and he thinks I should wait a little longer on my vocal cord to come back which is odd since hes the one the other week that told me to ask the ENT for his referral and make appt?Weird!

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Hello @pattymac

I hope all is going well for you! Are you feeling any better these days? Would love to hear from you when you have time.

Teresa

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mayflower25 | @mayflower25 | Oct 3, 2017

I ran across your discussion while looking up pulmonary fibrosis, signs and symptoms, regarding problems my Dad is experiencing. Not that the problems you're having are related to his. Nevertheless, I'm sorry to see of the health issues you're having to deal with. I can and do, hope and pray they are short lived and go away! If you don't mind me asking, how are you doing? And feeling? I'm not trying to be nosy. Just a concerned and caring nurse. You will be in my thoughts and my prayers. Please keep us posted on You and how everything is going.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 3, 2017

Hello @mayflower25 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate your post and also your interest in helping your dad with with his lung problems. As you mentioned looking for information about pulmonary fibrosis, I thought that this Mayo website explanation might be helpful to you,
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/home/ovc-20211752?mc_id=google&campaign=278385041&geo=9051936&kw=pulmonary%20fibrosis&ad=203189408379&network=g&sitetarget=&adgroup=20782709681&extension=&target=kwd-2047886352&matchtype=e&device=c&account=1733789621&invsrc=tcec&placementsite=enterprise&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkoOTy6nU1gIVy1qGCh1wQw0MEAAYAyAAEgKoC_D_BwE
If you care to share more about your dad's problems, please do so. By sharing more information we can direct your post to the right discussion group. The information that would be helpful to us would be the history of his problems, any tests or treatments he has had, etc. We look forward to getting to know you and encouraging you as well.

Teresa

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