Pleural rub

[Trystan]

Hi. I had a Pleurodesis using Talc when I was 16, I am now 37 and have been having these symptoms, which I can only describe as Pleural Rub, on and off for about 10 years. I was just wondering if anyone else, who has had a similar operation, are experiencing the same thing? Thanks,

[Hidden]

Hi I am not sure what a Pleural Rub or Pleurodesis is. Can you explain a bit more? x

[Trystan in reply to Hidden]

Hi, a Pleurodesis is an operation that is performed as a result of a recurring collapsed lung. The lining of the lung(Pleura) is irritated usinget Talc, causing it to become inflamed which will result in the lung sticking to the inside chest cavity wall. Pleural rub is what I think I am experiencing, It is a rubbing sensation like if you were to rub a wet finger over a balloon. Hopefully this helps. Could really do with some answers on this????

[Toci]

Hi, this is an unusual one. Try ringing the BLF nurses, who will be able to offer information and advice. You will get them on 03000 030 555 and they are open office hours. Good luck.

[mmzetor]

hi I had a bullectomy and had lung glued to chest wall , I had mine done in 2013 it was a full open up op not key hole still get a lot of funny sensations that side feels like its moving sometimes if I really laugh it kind of feels painfully , that side chest round nipple area always feels numb too

[Diane11270]

Hya, I too have had both lungs operated on due to recurring collapsed lungs but silly me isn't sure which procedure I had done, first one was 1976 (6 yrs old) and second one was 1988 (18 yrs old) I too get weird feelings particularly in my more recent one, sometimes aches and what feels like rubbing and even hear noises!! I also have bronchiectasis in both lungs, glad to hear though it isn't just me xx

[Trystan in reply to Diane11270]

Hi there, thanks for your reply. Yes, I too can hear it! I mainly get the rubbing sensation when I get up after lying down and breath deep?...

[Beckypiggy]

Hi yes I had it done to both lungs I also  have got bad emphsmia mine called bullis emphsmia  but I had it five years now and hurts even take deep breath if u get lot pain go back because when I had mine done they dos say 5 to 8 years could need ree sling hope that helps take care