pneumonia then xray

[Teejay1]

hi everyone, I’m new today so forgive me if something like this has been on plenty times before.

A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia, luckily I didn’t need to stay in hospital. I went back for another chest x-ray and the dr has said it hasn’t cleared up as much as was expected so I go for a ct thorax and abdomen with contrast this Wednesday and also referred me to respiratory team on a fast track pathway.

The thing is I feel fine I can run up stairs I have no nagging symptoms and am worried sick can anyone advise me with any of this.

Thank you for taking time to read this . UPDATE

hi all just to update I have been for my ct scan results today and he told me I have a collapsed left lung, I have to go for a camera down to see if the lung still has mucus in, in which case they’ll sort it there and then or it could be a foreign body one of these is what we’re hoping for as if it’s neither I then go for a pet scan so fingers crossed it’s the first thing. The dr did say he didn’t think it was cancer as that’s not showing up on the ct scan.

Thanks

[sassy59]

Welcome Teejay, hoping someone will be along soon to offer advice. Good luck for Wednesday. Take care xxxx

[Teejay1 in reply to sassy59]

thank you sassy xx

[peege]

Hi there, I can understand your concern if you've not had lung issues before. It's really great that they're looking after you and a CT scan will show everything going on in your lungs - way more efficient than x-rays . As for a referral to respiratory department that's great too - in my neck of the woods a referral is like finding a hen's tooth!

Its pretty important to get rid of any lingering infection, left it can leave scarring & continue to multiply and/or develop into something else. Take care of your lungs. Good luck on Wednesday and do let us know how you get on - many of us have been where you are right now so get how scary it can be. P

[Teejay1 in reply to peege]

Ahh thank you peege yes it is very scary especially when you’re not feeling ill, of course I will update as soon as I hear something.

[Mooka]

I had a x Ray 6 weeks after I’d had pneumonia. My respiratory doctor told me exactly where the infection had been and said that x rays lag behind and it’s quite usual for the inflammation to still show up. A CT scan will show up anything that’s going on in your lungs so it’s a good idea to have one. Good luck.

[Teejay1 in reply to Mooka]

Thank you mooka I’m feeling much more positive and I’ll let ya know how I go x

[Izb1]

It's all good news Teejay1, you have a ct booked, fast track to respiratory and you don't feel ill. I really wouldn't worry too much, sounds like your doctor is on it. You may need further medication to clear up the infection and think your doctor is making sure it clears. Let us know how you get on. Good luck x

[Teejay1 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you, I’m so glad I decided to post now I’m feeling more positive and yes I’ll let ya know how things go when I find out x

[kev60]

Hi and welcome, it can be scary especially when you feel fine in yourself. I lost my voice for a week and doctors put me on 2ww for cancer when the results came in no cancer but they found emphysema in the top of my lungs but my breathing was good, year later gp gave me a COPD review and told me I didn’t have COPD there was a bit of confusion but then they read the letter from the oncologist and all of a sudden I did have it , apparently they never read it (lol) . My breathing seems ok to me I do struggle with stairs and slopes. It can be hard not to worry when you feel ok in yourself, my emphysema has spread now top, bottom and rear of lungs but I feel no difference . Pulmonary rehab is something to look into, my other condition’s stopped me doing it but I’ve heard it helps and you learn a lot. With having so many scans ( COPD, GORD osteoarthritis) they found enlarged descending aorta so under cardiac clinic and scans with them found another enlargement in my abdominal aorta (under vascular for that). I think because you don’t feel any changes it can be worrying. I’m lucky because I don’t worry ( but that’s a different story), I know it’s hard but try not to worry to much , speak to family, friends and the doctors just to get reassurance. Hopefully you will find something that helps you. Kevin

[Teejay1 in reply to kev60]

Aww thank you kev, this forum and peoples replies really has calmed me down a lot and am now feeling more optimistic, I’m glad you feel ok in yourself and not such a worrier I wish sometimes I could be like that but I’m not I’m more pessimistic and go straight to the worst scenario so you can imagine how I was over the weekend. Thank you for replying and you take care of yourself too.

[kev60 in reply to Teejay1]

Hi, that’s ok if I can help always happy to answer any questions (if I know the answer). I do find these days I don’t worry about much, my wife worries for us both. She often asks me how I can remain calm like in January my sleep neurologist called me and said I needed to stop taking my medication as it was killing me, I just ok but Lynn panicked a bit it was all good the meds stopped me breathing at night a lot. Now on different pain meds but still under sleep clinic as I have fragmented sleep and PLMD ( limb disorder). Always glad to help where I can , have a good day. Kevin

[Patk1 in reply to kev60]

Can I ask what medication was stopped kev60

[kev60 in reply to Patk1]

Hi, yes I was on buprenophine 30mcg patches for pain . Started on 5mcg and worked up to 35mcg but that was too much for me so went down to 30mcg. Although it helped the pain was still there and I was over sleeping up to 30hrs at a time, that’s why the referral to sleep clinic had an overnight study then stopped the patches that took 5 weeks then another overnight now I sleep 1.5-2hrs and wake so it is very fragmented now on pregabalin for the PLMD working up from 25mg to 300mg will see if it works! Ok. Kevin

[Patk1 in reply to kev60]

I hope it helps you

[Nicholatracy]

welcome 🐞🐝

[Mydoggnasher]

Hi Teejay...everyone on here is soooooooo friendly....even if the question has been asked before hopefully someone will be able to help you.....🫶 good luck for Wednesday...please let us know how you get on. And any questions 💜🐕Gnasher

[Alberta56]

Welcome to the forum. Long may you remain able to run up stairs. Hope Wednesday brings good news-it sounds as if you have a very thorough set of medics looking after you.

[beech]

Hi - it sounds like you’ve a good doctor there, keeping track of your lungs and what may or may not be happening. So much better than being forgotten about. Keep up with your exercise and normal living - I’m envious of your ability to run up stairs so well!

Should they turn up something a bit more concerning they’ll have caught it early, when treatment is more likely to clear things up well.

Keep in touch, and ask away if you have any more questions 🤞👍

[watergazer]

hi and welcome. It’s good that you’ve been referred to a respiratory clinic to get checked out. My GP wouldn’t refer me but eventually got referred via medical doctor when I went to A&E at the end of November. Appointment is tomorrow with a lung function test today Take care xx

[Teejay1]

Hello everyone who has taken their precious time to respond to my earlier post. I am not very good with tech so I’ll write how it went today and hope you all see it.

I went for my ct scan was only in 12 mins they actually did ct thorax abdomen and pelvis so the whole lot really, I was so nervous and shaking like a leaf, the radiologist kept me as calm as I could be he was lovely explained everything to me then I went through the polo and scanned away.

I came out feeling much calmer than I have in days as there’s nothing more I can do for now except wait for the results fingers crossed everything will be ok.

Thank you all again for helping me xxx

[Teejay1 in reply to Teejay1]

Hello again everyone, just quick update. The hospital rang me this morning to arrange appointment with respiratory consultant it’s on 17/04/25 to discuss my ct scan, obviously I’m very nervous but I hope because it’s nearly 2 weeks away I hope that’s a better sign but fingers crossed.

[Patk1]

Welcome to the forum Teejay1. It's gd that Yr drs being thorough.sometimes xrays don't give enough detail.i hope u soon get results x

[Teejay1]

so sorry everyone somehow I’ve reposted my original post I’m so rubbish with tech 🤣