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Elderly, advanced copd and vascular dementia
Hi all. My mum is 77, vascular dementia diagnosed 3 years ( although showing signs 7 years maybe) and also has COPD. When mum has an exacerbation her memory is extremely bad. Mum has had constant exacerbations since November. Chest X-ray shows COPD is advanced. Now on nebuliser daily and antibiotic therapy
Hi all. My mum is 77, vascular dementia diagnosed 3 years ( although showing signs 7 years maybe) and also has COPD. When mum has an exacerbation her memory is extremely bad. Mum has had constant exacerbations since November. Chest X-ray shows COPD is advanced. Now on nebuliser daily and antibiotic therapy
1neverremember
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Terms of Interest....
Just finished a round of docs in the past week and have one more appointment next week. During the last visit with my VA doc he mentioned the terms "Pink Puffer" and "Blue Bloaters" in reference to the two classes of illnesses listed under the COPD umbrella. I'd never heard them before and thought the
Just finished a round of docs in the past week and have one more appointment next week. During the last visit with my VA doc he mentioned the terms "Pink Puffer" and "Blue Bloaters" in reference to the two classes of illnesses listed under the COPD umbrella. I'd never heard them before and thought the
Dmactds
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Vasculitis and pnuemonia
Hi I have just been told I have signs of pneumonia after chest x ray ,ive been put onto strong anti biotic for a week,ive been coughing for few days tickly then phlegm.Im immune suppressed .I have GCA/PMR vasculitis.type 1 diabetis,addisons disease,sticky blood hughes syndrome,i think pneumonia mild
Hi I have just been told I have signs of pneumonia after chest x ray ,ive been put onto strong anti biotic for a week,ive been coughing for few days tickly then phlegm.Im immune suppressed .I have GCA/PMR vasculitis.type 1 diabetis,addisons disease,sticky blood hughes syndrome,i think pneumonia mild
whitleybayfc
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
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Worried About X-Ray results not being passed on!
So on 24/02/16 I saw a Rheumatologist who said I had Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type 3. She also said I showed signs of type 4 (lobe-less ears, spacing between eyes) - to help diagnosis she sent me for a chest X-ray - also on 24/02/16. She said she would send a letter to my GP to get them to refer me for
So on 24/02/16 I saw a Rheumatologist who said I had Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type 3. She also said I showed signs of type 4 (lobe-less ears, spacing between eyes) - to help diagnosis she sent me for a chest X-ray - also on 24/02/16. She said she would send a letter to my GP to get them to refer me for
LifeUndiagnosed
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Ehlers-Danlos Support UK
8 years ago
Follow up doctor appointment.
Been to doctors this morning recent visit to out of hours. Went in doctor says 'how can I help you' I explained to him of my hospital visit and reason, he listened to my chest and stated all was very clear, not a crackle to be heard, must have been a viral infection, blood must be coming from clearing
Been to doctors this morning recent visit to out of hours. Went in doctor says 'how can I help you' I explained to him of my hospital visit and reason, he listened to my chest and stated all was very clear, not a crackle to be heard, must have been a viral infection, blood must be coming from clearing
1968
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Hello I'm new ....
I've been to see my doctor about breathlessness and wheezing after the slightest exercise. I can't even walk the dog around the block without wheezing really badly. My chest feels constantly sore. I've had an chest x-ray and it was clear. Doctor has given me Ventolin to use when I need it which
I've been to see my doctor about breathlessness and wheezing after the slightest exercise. I can't even walk the dog around the block without wheezing really badly. My chest feels constantly sore. I've had an chest x-ray and it was clear. Doctor has given me Ventolin to use when I need it which
Michaela2102
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Sarcoidosis
Hi, my names John, I've recently been diagnosed with sarcoidosis after many blood tests, chest X-ray, ct scan, and finally a mediastinotomy, (lymph node biopsy). I've been put on prednisolone for 3 months, starting with a high dose of 40mg reducing by 5mg a week down to 10mg. People told me after a couple
Hi, my names John, I've recently been diagnosed with sarcoidosis after many blood tests, chest X-ray, ct scan, and finally a mediastinotomy, (lymph node biopsy). I've been put on prednisolone for 3 months, starting with a high dose of 40mg reducing by 5mg a week down to 10mg. People told me after a couple
Bigrobbo65
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Hospital update.
Had a letter from the hospital regarding my out of hours visit re: bringing up some blood. 47 year old made fully checked over, co2 97 very healthy heart rate and pulse, no high temprature, special blood test negative to blood clot in lung, chest x-ray clear apart from emphysema precent, all blood counts
Had a letter from the hospital regarding my out of hours visit re: bringing up some blood. 47 year old made fully checked over, co2 97 very healthy heart rate and pulse, no high temprature, special blood test negative to blood clot in lung, chest x-ray clear apart from emphysema precent, all blood counts
1968
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
How much can you really take?
Hi everyone, this all started for me over 3 months ago. Never really had any problems, one day out of the blue my heart was racing felt like I was going to pass out. I immediately went to the ER where they said you had a panic attack. I was terrified because obviously like everyone else I felt like I
Hi everyone, this all started for me over 3 months ago. Never really had any problems, one day out of the blue my heart was racing felt like I was going to pass out. I immediately went to the ER where they said you had a panic attack. I was terrified because obviously like everyone else I felt like I
Mloanddb
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Anxiety Support
8 years ago
Convinced I have cancer which is going to get misdiagnosed to a stage where it isn't curable.
Hello, I've been experiencing weight loss each day, my stools are looser, I've lost my appetite, have pain under right eye that just happened last night, cough with sore throat and upper abdomen tenderness. I'm a 17 year old male and I'm really scared that I might have cancer! and doctors are not going
Hello, I've been experiencing weight loss each day, my stools are looser, I've lost my appetite, have pain under right eye that just happened last night, cough with sore throat and upper abdomen tenderness. I'm a 17 year old male and I'm really scared that I might have cancer! and doctors are not going
Harry12345
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Anxiety Support
8 years ago
scared!
I was diagnosed with endo two years ago after a smear that went from nothing to stage 3 cells within 6 months. been in agony for years and was brushed off with its all in your head or its constipation. anyway i have been having issues with going to the toilet for both peeing and pooping......im due to
I was diagnosed with endo two years ago after a smear that went from nothing to stage 3 cells within 6 months. been in agony for years and was brushed off with its all in your head or its constipation. anyway i have been having issues with going to the toilet for both peeing and pooping......im due to
sabbs
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Endometriosis UK
8 years ago
Scared for mum
Hi My mum stopped smoking around 8 weeks ago and, Last week my mum finally went to her GP with a nasty cough she has had for over 3 weeks which has had her bringing blood up and left her tired and in a lot of pain. The doctor referred her to the hospital to have a chest X-ray where they found something
Hi My mum stopped smoking around 8 weeks ago and, Last week my mum finally went to her GP with a nasty cough she has had for over 3 weeks which has had her bringing blood up and left her tired and in a lot of pain. The doctor referred her to the hospital to have a chest X-ray where they found something
LeeanneStephensOn
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Confused with pain!
Hi all its Michael again. Well let me strat by saying I hope you'r all having a good day. I just want to share what is going on with my "aniexty" and to see if anyone else can relate or advise me. A few months ago I started with a wierd pain in my shoulder/collar bone area and it got me slighly worried
Hi all its Michael again. Well let me strat by saying I hope you'r all having a good day. I just want to share what is going on with my "aniexty" and to see if anyone else can relate or advise me. A few months ago I started with a wierd pain in my shoulder/collar bone area and it got me slighly worried
Michael83
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Anxiety Support
8 years ago
Pain under breast
Hello Dr sumèet First of all a big thnk u for always answering my questions. I have completed my radiation 33 rounds. BT after radiation I m experiencing pain under affected breast and on the side of breast also. All tests done dexa scan chest x-ray USG breasts all blood tests. All came out normal
Hello Dr sumèet First of all a big thnk u for always answering my questions. I have completed my radiation 33 rounds. BT after radiation I m experiencing pain under affected breast and on the side of breast also. All tests done dexa scan chest x-ray USG breasts all blood tests. All came out normal
bhavika23
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Breast Cancer India
8 years ago
Concerned, confused & scared
Hello everyone I started with this cough in the early part of January, got it checked out by the DR and was given antibiotics for pharyngitis & a chest x-ray, the x-ray came back normal and the cough subsided. I am 35 & a smoker but now only socially, anyway so the cough subsided but I started with
Hello everyone I started with this cough in the early part of January, got it checked out by the DR and was given antibiotics for pharyngitis & a chest x-ray, the x-ray came back normal and the cough subsided. I am 35 & a smoker but now only socially, anyway so the cough subsided but I started with
Kayanne1980
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
8 years ago
Thyroid Cancer??
Hello everyone I started with this cough in the early part of January, got it checked out by the DR and was given antibiotics for pharyngitis & a chest x-ray, the x-ray came back normal and the cough subsided. I am 35 & a smoker but now only socially, anyway so the cough subsided but I started with
Hello everyone I started with this cough in the early part of January, got it checked out by the DR and was given antibiotics for pharyngitis & a chest x-ray, the x-ray came back normal and the cough subsided. I am 35 & a smoker but now only socially, anyway so the cough subsided but I started with
Kayanne1980
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Thyroid Cancer Support
8 years ago
And breathe....
Hello everyone I started with this cough in the early part of January, got it checked out by the DR and was given antibiotics for pharyngitis & a chest x-ray, the x-ray came back normal and the cough subsided. I am 35 & a smoker but now only socially, anyway so the cough subsided but I started with
Hello everyone I started with this cough in the early part of January, got it checked out by the DR and was given antibiotics for pharyngitis & a chest x-ray, the x-ray came back normal and the cough subsided. I am 35 & a smoker but now only socially, anyway so the cough subsided but I started with
Kayanne1980
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Asthma Community Forum
8 years ago
COPD
Hi all, I am new to this site just had a spirometer test, come back that I have copd , I have also had chest X-ray waiting on results. What will happen next and what can I do to help myself from this feeling of shortness of breath, just a small task as got me breathing like I just run a mile. Yes
Hi all, I am new to this site just had a spirometer test, come back that I have copd , I have also had chest X-ray waiting on results. What will happen next and what can I do to help myself from this feeling of shortness of breath, just a small task as got me breathing like I just run a mile. Yes
gez57
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Confused :(
I've been getting a lot of shortness of breath and I've picked up this dry annoying cough I feel like I almost do it to catch my breath? I've been getting sharp pains in the top of my back too though? And dull ache in my legs. Doctor Google tells me these are all sighs of blood clots! But I was recently
I've been getting a lot of shortness of breath and I've picked up this dry annoying cough I feel like I almost do it to catch my breath? I've been getting sharp pains in the top of my back too though? And dull ache in my legs. Doctor Google tells me these are all sighs of blood clots! But I was recently
JLou
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Anxiety Support
8 years ago
My story so far....
July last year I had was seemed like a very bad sinus infection and dreadful cough. I had difficulty breathing and was very unwell. Antibiotics didn't work. I also get acid reflux and was on Lansoprazole 15mg. Anyway it's now February and I still have this. The coughing is horrendous and sleep is just
July last year I had was seemed like a very bad sinus infection and dreadful cough. I had difficulty breathing and was very unwell. Antibiotics didn't work. I also get acid reflux and was on Lansoprazole 15mg. Anyway it's now February and I still have this. The coughing is horrendous and sleep is just
Texet56
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
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