Visit to Consultant

[BrianTaylor]

Morning all. Just got back from my chest consultant. He has ordered a CT scan, lung function tests, and a PR course for me. On the plus side, he has been looking at my recent xrays and scans and on a recent kidney scan can see no sign of the dreaded IPF! This is great news, but a slight hiccup is that I also have Ankylosing Spondylitis and apparently this can cause scarring in the top half of the lungs (it’s one of the only things that dies this, most causes affect the lower lungs) so when I have my next appointment I hope there is no trace of IPF. Fingers firmly crossed that all I have to deal with now is ongoing COPD

Enjoy your day everyone 😊

[Hidden]

That’s great news Brian I hope all goes well in your next tests and I hope the results are good for you I will keep my fingers crossed for you pal

[BrianTaylor in reply to Hidden]

Thank you buddy, much appreciated 😎

[Hacienda]

Great News Brian, At Least you know more about COPD and will be able to manage yourself. Hope all goes well for your next Test. have a Great day.xxx

[BrianTaylor in reply to Hacienda]

Thank you H. I must admit I’m currently over the moon! Xx

[sassy59]

Oh wow Brian, that’s amazing! Keeping everything crossed for you.

Pete is supposed to be trying PR again but no idea when. Hope you do ok.

Wishing you well as always. Take care xxxx👍😘

[BrianTaylor in reply to sassy59]

Hello Carole, thank you so much. I’m so relieved! He said Fingers crossed the next set of tests also show no scarring! Hope Pete gets on ok with the PR. This will be my first time, you might have to nag the GP or chest nurse to get him on another course, in case they have forgotten! Take care, 😘 xx

[sassy59 in reply to BrianTaylor]

Thanks Brian, I’ll keep on top of things. You take care. Xxxx😀😘

[HungryHufflepuff]

That's great news. I hope the PR course is beneficial for you. Wishing you all the best.

[BrianTaylor in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HH 😊 It’s my first time with PR due to mix up with dates etc. Enjoy your day 😊

[Hidden]

That's great news Brian! (Well, obviously not great to be told you have Ankylosing Spondylitis but you know what I mean)!! I hope it can be controlled/treated and that everything gets a bit easier for you- you've had such a rough time of it. It must be the day for chest consultants in North Wales as I'm just off to mine in Bangor! Dr McKeon. xxx

[BrianTaylor in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jess, and good luck with your consultant! Let me know how it goes. Take care xx

[Caspiana]

Good news about the IPF Brian but of course not so about the Ankylosing Spondylitis . I hope you enjoy the PR course and it helps you. Take care.

Cas xx 🌞🌻

[BrianTaylor in reply to Caspiana]

Thank you Cass, I had no idea there was a strong link between the two but found out yesterday that there is literally hundreds and hundreds of pages of research and information on the subject. Enjoy your day xxx