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I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and peace in the days ahead. Lisa

Debi, I'm so sorry. Know that all the comfort and support you have offered so many others here is being sent back to you. Prayers for peace and strength in the days ahead. Lisa (((Welthy)))

Dave, Hearing NED is music to so many ears! I sincerely hope you and others will continue to post their successes and encouragement. It gives all of us so much hope. Thank you for your heartfelt post. Lisa

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Dusti, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family. Peace, Lisa

Patty, I'm so glad to hear your pain has subsided. Keep up the fight. The prayers will keep coming! Lisa

Nanci, What a touching tribute that reflects the strength and depth of the love you and he share. I know Joe must be so proud of how you celebrated his life and grateful to have had you for a soulmate. I will keep you in my prayers. Peace, Lisa

Sending up prayers for your mum and for you.

Nyka, I am so sorry. I don't have the words. Just hugs, tears and prayers. Lisa

Congratulations! And many, many, many more. You are truly an inspriration and giver of hope.

"I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack

Thank you both so much for responding. It is true that who knows what is causing what or what combination of things can cause what. My mom did have an echocaridogram in early August, along with an EKG - both normal. But if the CT shows nothing new, maybe we'll ask for another. She has really seemed to stump the pulmonologist, but thankfully he hasn't given up on finding a cause yet. The respiratory therapy doesn't seem to be doing much for my mom either - she is struggling to maintain her weight the way it is. She is such a trooper though and I admire her strength, even more than I did before this horrible disease took hold, if that's possible. Thank you guys again. You both and Tony have been through so much already and I marvel at your strength as well. I keep you all in my prayers. (((Hugs)))

Prayers sent.

Wow. That is certainly informative.

My mom has been experiencing some chest tightness for a few weeks. She doesn't seem to have it when she's lying down. So she feels better at night and in the morning. As the day goes on, it tightens up. She has been struggling with SOB for even longer. Her onc. doesn't have any ideas on what would be causing these things as he says that air is moving well when he listens to her lungs. Her pulmonologist has tried many things (listed in profile) and she is now weening off Prednisone. The steroid does not seem to have improved the SOB at all, but has eased the constant tickle in her throat. She continues to go to respiratory therapy 2x a week. Has anyone else experienced this? It just seems odd to us that lying down eases this. She is having a CT scan next week, which they have added her neck to this time. Just wishing there was some way to help her feel better in the mean time. Thanks, Lisa

I'm so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa

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Rainbow, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm glad it was peaceful and he is free from his pain. Peace to you and your family. Hugs and Prayers, Lisa

Prayers sent!

Woohoo! Here's to 5 more. Lisa

Welcome Mary. You've come to a wonderful community full of hope and support. Please share your story. To post your info in your signature go to the top of the screen and click on My Profile - it's just to the left of the GOODSEARCH and FAQ's.

What a beautiful story. I am in awe of your strength. Welcome back.

Welcome, Val.

Thank you for sharing this. I love to hear stories like this - it gave me goosebumps. I believe it WAS your mom.

I'm so sorry, Rainbow. It is too soon. You all will be in my prayers.