Bill Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Mid week my wife began feeling poorly and her low back / hip pain started worsening. Worsening to the point that her Vicodin ES dosage has been upped and she's restarted the OXY IR for breakthrough pain. She saw her PCP on Thursday. He detected some sound percussion " dullness " in the base of her lungs. He ordered a chest x-ray to " check and compare for pleural effusion ". She will be getting this CXR done this morning. She's very despondent over these developments. BTW, my wife's head to toe Tarceva skin rash has now completely disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bill, Love and prayers and lots of support. Hugs for the 2 of you. Brian and Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi Bill, So sorry to hear that your wife is feeling so poorly. She must be so scared. Good luck with the CXR. I don't know what to say but send prayers for her and hope that things start changing and she feels better. She is in my prayers, We are here for you. Please keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bill, I'm so sorry to hear this news. I hope things begin to turn around and she is feeling better soon. Hopefully these tests will help get a new treatment plan together. My prayers and thoughts will be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Oh I am sorry to hear that she's in pain. I hope the problem in her lungs is nothing..hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 My prayers are with you two, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bill - Sorry tohear about your wife not feeling well. Many prayers being said for the both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Bill: I hope your wife's pain can be managed and that the CXR brings good news. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 The two of you have come a long, long way, and it wasn't easy. I hope this is just another bump in the road. Best wishes to you both. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Dear Bill, I am really upset to hear this. She was doing so well. Like Margaret said, though, hoping this is just another bump in the road. If we can just keep our spouses out of the potholes, I'll be happy! Please keep us posted. Love and prayers, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Oh no! I am so sorry tohear this. Let's have hope that since she has responded so well once, that she can respond again. Keep the faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 I'm so sorry. Sending my prayers to both of you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Bill, I'm sorry to hear that your wife is having these complications. How did the chest x-ray come out? Is she coughing more than usual? That is usually how I can tell if my pleural effusion is back or increased. I'll hope and pray that the Tarceva is still working and that her body is just getting used to the medication and that's why the rash is gone. Let us know... TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Your wife and you are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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