Just a quick update. Still awaiting my sputum sample results, but having spoken to the hospital they say it takes several weeks as they have to grow a culture to see what bacteria is present. Blood tests came back clear so actually still no further forward .
Having said that I have been taking good care of myself, taking slow release vitamin C, vitamin D and echinacea tablets along with the prescribed tablets to reduce acid reflux. Another thing I have found to have amazing medical benefits is good old fashioned water! I take a litre bottle with me everywhere getting through about 4 litres or so a day. I have also adopted a healthier diet all of which has resulted in me feeling well enough to return to work and get back to a relatively normal life (although I am taking things very steady). I am still coughing all day long and my chest is quite tight and wheezy in the morning for the first hour or so, but I am feeling better than I was. Although I am having to take it a lot easier than I used to my hope is that if I can maintain this level then it's something I can live with.
Still waiting for the respiratory physio which I'm hoping will help me further. I chased it along with the hospital and they said there is a delay and it may be a while.
The other thing they have mentioned is that I have to have another scan in a couple of months to check on three small nodules they found on my left lung, but I have been assured that is quite normal and nothing to worry about .
I suppose the real test, and the thing that worries me the most, is how I will be if and when I catch another flu type bug. I feel like I have a constant minor cold, you know "snotty" nose and a deeper voice, but no aches and pains. Anyway thought I would give an update and although I'm actually no further forward I am feeling more positive.....just wish my appointments and results would hurry up!
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Hi there! Like sassy59 has said,thank you for updating us with how things are going for you. I always feel its important to share,if you feel able,as others can try and give advice from their own experiences or indeed,learn more about our illnesses and all the tests we go through. Its fantastic to learn through making simple changes,you actually feel better in yourself and you most definitely give out lots of positively! That is exactly what you needed,so a huge pat on the back for you. Once you get your results through,no doubt you'll let us know....although I seem to think, you are certainly on the right track. Again,a great effort=benefits all round.
Waiting several weeks for your sputum culture seems like an awfully long time. If I submit a sample on a Thursday or Friday, I'll have results of the culture and sensitivity by Monday afternoon and hop on the antibiotics by nightfall. Perhaps I am just loaded with bacteria, and you are not. They may be waiting for something to grow.
Sounds like you are doing good things for yourself with your supplements , water and diet! Best wishes.
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