Hello, I am Charlie and I was just diagnosed with a left paralyzed left diaphragm. I had a lung function test and it shows that I have 65% normal lung function. I also have a back issue that I have had for over 30 years and it makes my life miserable. I finally decided to get a spinal stimulator. It was during this time that I became short of breath and my family doctor detected I had no breath noises on my left side. She sent me for the lung function test. After that I was sent to a Pulmonologist, I was then sent for a Sniff test and a CT scan. The sniff test showed a paralyzed diaphragm and the CT scan showed a collapsed lower lobe. I am now at the point of not knowing what to do next. The Pulmonologist said that the only option would be a diaphragm plication. It was also mentioned that the surgery is not done in my city.
I am scheduled for my spinal stimulator surgery in a few weeks adding this to the mix is a bit overwhelming