TeresaD Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Female, 43 years old. I have been having issues since the start of the year and getting worse. I am exhausted, not just tired but like bone tired, constant dry cough, heavy chest at times, I have to take constant deep breaths, like I am never getting enough air, out of breath very easy (prob because I am fat and out of shape), collar bone pain, my collar bone has even pushed up sticking out, while the other side is flat, feel like my food gets caught in my throat while swallowing ( feels like a pill that gets stuck and you have to drink to get it down) and I may or may not have a swollen lymph node in my neck under my jaw ( I cant really tell). I have been a pack a day smoker for about 20 years. No fever, no infections, no blood. I have an appointment with my doctor next Tuesday May 9th, but I am really dreading going, I really don't want to deal with it, but the only reason I am going is because I am tired of feeling like I do. Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I high doubt I have lung cancer so it will prob just be a waste of time. I am sure I will get to hear, stop smoking, lose weight, exercise. But go I shall. Thanks for letting me vent. Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Hi, Teresa. I sincerely hope you don't have lung cancer, either: it stinks! Regardless of the outcome, please come back and tell us how you are doing. Tom Galli and Mally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M. Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I second Susan's hope that you don't have lung cancer. It's a pain. And also her request that you keep us posted. I'm new here but as far as I know venting is allowed. Lol.Judy M.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Teresa, And I Third Susan & Judy's wish. But, do get to a doctor. Your collarbone pain and the way it is displaced suggests a possible fracture. People with broken collarbones also have difficulty breathing. Let us know about the outcome. Stay the course. Tom Merilee and Mally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaD Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks guys! Tom, my collar bone is not fractured, it isn't that kind of pain. It feels more like a pulled muscle but not, I really cant explain it. I will keep you posted. Tom Galli and Mally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenH Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi, Teresa, How are you doing? Just wanted to check in and see if you have an update. Lauren -- Digital Community Manager LUNGevity Foundation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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