Missy_GA

Thank you all so very much for all the responses and support. I truly couldn't have asked for a better group of people to come to with my fears. I know that most won't agree or understand my decision, but I have decided just to wait until Tuesday before seeing a doctor. I haven't experienced the hemoptysis in a couple days (I know that means nothing) but somehow it gives me some hope....maybe false hope, but hope, nevertheless. I'm just going to spend this next week loving everyone a little bit harder and hugging extra tight. The fear that my world may be turned upside down next week is very real. I'm just putting faith in God that whatever it is, I will be able to make it through. I believe strongly in prayer and I know that whatever God has planned for me...that's the road I will travel. Thanks again for everything. I'll update you guys as soon as I know anything. Hugs & Thanks, Missy

Thank you all so much for the quick responses. I feel such a variety of emotions...of course fear, but also guilt for various reasons. One, because if, in fact, I do have it, I've brought it on myself. Two, for not going to the doctor sooner. I feel like I'm letting my children down by not being more aggressive, but I'm paralyzed by fear. I had a few episodes of hemoptysis when I was pregnant with my daughter, Lily. I did tell my OB about it, but he said "oh I do the same thing....it's sinuses". No x-ray was ordered..nothing. I was concerned then, but it went away and I hadn't had a problem with it again up until a couple months ago. Maybe that was my warning sign, and I didnt' heed it. That was well over a year ago...so now, I'm worried more than ever. Sorry to ramble....just sorta getting all my thoughts out that I've kept to myself for too long. Thanks again for the support! Missy

Hello everyone. First, I want to say that I'm sorry for even posting here because I have no diagnosis of LC and have no family member dealing with it. However, I'm terrified that I may have it. I'm a 32 year old smoker (about 11 years now, pack a day). I've been experiencing blood streaked sputum for about the past month or so (probably longer). It's not every day, although it is becoming more frequent. It isn't a lot as far as volume goes, but it's still there nevertheless. The last couple days I've been feeling pressure or tightness in my mid back. I went to the doctor for a physical a couple months ago and had blood worked that came back with an elevated ANA. So my doctor is thinking Lupus and I have an appt. with a rheumy on the 31st of this month. I didn't mention the hemoptysis to him. I'm scared to death. I know that it could be something else, but I just have this nagging feeling that it's LC. I've been lurking on this board for awhile and you all seem like such nice people, I thought I'd see if you could give me some advice ....or support. I know that the first thing you'll say is go to the doctor...I'm sure that the rheumy will order chest x-rays next week, so that will be taken care of then. I just don't know where else to turn...I don't want to alarm my family until I know for sure that it's something to worry about. I have a 15 year old son and an 11 month old daughter. Please pray that this is nothing that is going to take me from them. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Thanks in advance for any responses. Missy