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I’m not rejecting that possibility by any means, but in the context of Occam’s Razor , I’m of opinion that my diaphragm issue is that it was bruised, banged, and/or nicked when my left lower Lobe was removed via an opening between two ribs. Camera and irrigation were inserted into two other other openings. So I think I have material inflammation. Which is evidenced by marked improvement when on prednisone.

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It is really helpful when you have a specific event where your phrenic nerve or diaphragm was injured that resulted in a weakened or paralyzed left or right diaphragm or both. I'm glad your treatment is helping you and hope it will restore full function of your diaphragm. Paralyzed diaphragms can result from accidents, operations, viruses, vaccinations, etc...and most of us who have had the condition with no symptoms for decades will never know what caused ours, sigh. Most doctors recommend waiting up to two years after the recent onset of a Paralyzed Diaphragm before having any type of surgical procedure to see if the phrenic nerve will heal itself. It sounds as though your is...which is outstanding news!!!