... Hi, I just happened to see your "nodule" note, and so I thought that I might give you some possible answers. I too, was a smoker, but, 2 packs a day for many years. ... (3 replies)
... Im glad I can help somewhat, and tell your Mom she is VERY welcome. Her having a positive attitude will take her a long way, what ever this turns out to be. ... (5 replies)
... any testing your Mom has had. That way you will know EXACTLY what they say, so it can enable you to do better research. I believe this is MOST important, so you and your Mom can be the best advocate in her healthcare! The CT scan will tell you the shape, and size of these nodules, as well as where they are in her lungs. ... (5 replies)
... she has been very ill and uable to research her illness, so I am taking the step. I have really enjoying reading all of your posts and am excited to be a new member. It seems like you all have a great support group. ... (5 replies)
... Have either one of you guys had any blood tests related to the lung nodules you have? ... (8 replies)
... Sorry I haven't posted to you in a while, I'm just getting over pneumonia. I was so happy to read the results regarding your lung nodules. I hope your follow up testing and specialists will find the same good news. ... (25 replies)
... try not to worry too much because I've learned that lung nodules are not that unusual, especially for people with lung problems. Try to keep positive thoughts. I know it's easier said than done. I was very worried too, but things are okay. The waiting is the hardest part. ... (25 replies)
... Just to clarify, do you mean 5, 8, and 12 mm, or cm? ... (12 replies)
... f breath so they sent me for a chest CT scan. Thankfully there wasn't a pulmonary embolism but they did see three nodules, all in the upper right lobe. 1mm, 2mm, and 2mm. The report said that one of the 2mm and the 1mm were 'adjacent'. ... (1 replies)
... My 16 year old son has a lung disease called Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia. ... (1 replies)
... GOOD NEWS!! I did get the blood work results back. He said I did not have cancer and I did not have a bacterial infection! YAY! he said the lung nodule may or may not go away but in any case, it was nothing to worry about. YAY! ... (17 replies)
... to worry about. I am not sure if I am comfortable with this, since my doctors have been incorrect diagnosing my chest issues for so long. Twice I was told I had pneumonia and treated w antibiotics. Then, the lung doctor decided I might not even have it! ... (17 replies)
... local Doctor just in case I got sick or needed referal back to Mayo. When I told him what the infection was he literly backed away from me, stood across the room and told me he didnt know enough about the infection. That if it was up to him, he would send me to a "infectous disease" doctor and that I should be tested for HIV! ... (5 replies)
... Thank you so much for your wonderful support and feedback. ... (5 replies)
... Thank you so much for your detailed response! This has helped me tremendously and I feel like it will help guide us in the right direction. I hate that they thought you had lung cancer, but so glad that it was MAC. ... (5 replies)
... I had a lung nodule 8 years ago and i was dumb enough to have only the one opinion and the doc removed the nodule. This was 1999 and it turned out to be an old pneumonia scar , which did not need to come out. He left me burning , stinging and in chronic pain for the last 8 years and I am nearly disabled. ... (3 replies)
... e for 7 years. Valley Fever is very common in your area. If you've never been tested I would ask your doc to do one to rule it out. VF is misdiagnosed alot by lung cancer, tb and bacterial pneumonia. I'm sure the emphysematous changes aren't helping at all. Asbestos is another issue too. ... (5 replies)
... Hi there. I would recommend you talk to your doctor about testing you for valley fever. In fact anyone with lung nodules nowadays should be tested for VF. Valley fever is misdiagnosed with tuberculosis, bacterial pneumonia and lung cancer. ... (7 replies)
... I also just got over having bronchitis and they dectected a 7mm lung nodule. I also have pleurisy. ... (10 replies)
... Hey! Try to relax a litte...I have just been through this in NOvember right after Thanksgiving. My nodule is 8mm and is also non calcified. ... (10 replies)
