I recently went to my local ER for abdominal and back pain. CT of abdomen was done and 3 nodules showed up so a CT of chest was ordered. The results said it could be related to noncalcified granulomata or areas of rounded atelectasis......ALL GREEK TO ME!!!! Since this began in late September I have had an increase in my white blood count, latest CBC was last Wed, Nov. 11. WBC count was 17,700, high platelet count, have had temperature anywhere from 99.9 -102.8 for 6 weeks and have lost 35lbs since July. I have Incredible fatigue, edema in my legs and feet. Headaches, blurred vision, muscle pain, shortness of breath, non productive cough. Have been to a pulmonologist and he wants another CT done on Wed. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 2 weeks ago, but my major concern is the big "C" I was a smoker for many years, quit 6 months ago. I feel like there is something systemic as well as lung issues going on but cannot find any answers. My PCP is doing his best I know, but I am really getting scared. They have tested me for Lupus as of today no results back.....I also have a nodule on my spleen and on my left kidney,,,I am just one BIG MESS!!!!!
Anyone have any ideas what I may be dealing with? Any comments, advise, or feedback will be GREATLY appreciated....Thanks so much for your time... S.
I am having the same issues. My concern is that I have asthma and have NOT seen Pulmonolgist. Should I make an appointment or wait. I had a nodule in each lung. I am so confused I don't know what to do. PCP wants another x-ray on Dec 4th. He just kind of blows it off. My health has been going down hill the last 3-4 years. Should I take a proactive step and make appointment myself???
Goodluck, I know how you feel. We just got to have faith that all will be well. Have they decided a course of action for you. Keep your head up and don't loose hope.
I would try to see a pulmonologist, my PCP referred me only because I insisted upon it. Was diagnosed today with Lupus, but the main concern is my lungs. Have another CT and MRI on Monday. PLEASE do NOT let this go, be aggressive this is YOUR body and YOUR life. I changed PCP's and have had better luck with this new one, but have a feeling they know more than what they are telling me, I think it is going to be a long road to recovery for me, and I am really scared of that.
Insist on seeing a specialist, you will NOT regret it......Please keep in touch.
Susan
I am 66, and have had 2 CT scans & a Pet CT, I have a very small nodule in my lower left lung. I was supposed to have lung surgery today, but heard about a new treatment called 'Cyberknife', so I made an appt. to check it out. There are centers for this treatment all over the US, and it says no incisions and no anethesthia. Sounds great to me.
I had weird nodules reading on my Ct scan and Pet scan....Had a hacky cough for 6-9 years and was diagnosed with allergy then asthma. My lung doctor ran a CDC blood panel that showed 57.4 percent Pigeon feces with assorted feathers..A bronoscophy showed no Cancer or tumors present, but I did have pus sacks....I WAS SO SCARED thru Nov and Dec....I am on Amoxicilin and go back to dr this March for another look-see....Try to stay brave....My guardian angel was definately watching over me.
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