Don M Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 A few years ago (before lc) I would not have had any concern about blood spots showing up in my sputum. Now I do. I coughed up some blood-streaked sputum yesterday and today. I made an appointment with my pulmonologist tomorrow to look into it. I am hoping it is just some capillaries bursting open as a result of the blood thinners I have been taking. My fear is that there is something going on with my bronchial stump. I hope it is not a recurrence. I guess I will know more later. Yeah, a little bit of blood in my spit worries me now. I will be grateful for your prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Prayers for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don, I will have you in my prayers. I hope it turn out to be the blood thiners and nothing more. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botley Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Dear Don, Thoughts and many prayers that this is something simple and nothing else. We are thinking and praying for you. Take Care, Botley & Mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Prayers and caring thoughts for Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don. It is easy for us to empathize with your concern of bloody spit. No one likes to see that and it is normal to be alarmed. Hope it is just and only blood thinners. You know you got my prayers, Don. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don, All my prayers are being said for you. I know you will let us all know what is going on when you find out...until then, I'll be thinking of you and saying a prayer that you find some peace of mind thru your worrying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don! I am praying for you, but confident it's something manageable. those blood thinners are a pain in the wah-zoo, mom's on them, too. you're often in my thought, anyway, for your sweetness and generosity, but I will double up the prayers. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don,I too am hoping it's not a recurrence.I did have recurrance in the stump where lung was removed,however there was never any blood. I was told anytime any blood became apparent anywhere (urine,stool,sputum,etc.)to discontinue use of the blood thinner until seeing a dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 You got my prayers Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don, I am saying so MANY prayers for you. Also sending you such heartfelt thoughts and support. Let us know ASAP what is going on. Just doesnt' seem possible that it could be a recurrence, do you think? Let's hold onto that hope! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don, I hope and pray it is insignificant and you are still NED. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don, prayers coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Prayers, Don, and just to make sure you know that you are in good company: Brian has had blood in his sputum for 3 days now. He told me this morning. We understand the concern. We are with you and we care. Blessings and good news. Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Don, I'm saying prayers for you! Please let us know how things are going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 My prayers are going up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Okay Donald, this is NOT the news I was expecting to hear from YOU my DEAR!! Nope, nope nope!! I'm not happy to hear this, but I know your not to crazy to be going through this right now either! (((((((((((((DON)))))))))))))) Okay my friend, I'm closing my eyes RIGHT NOW and saying my prayers for you. Hang in there, and let us know as soon as you hear something PLEASE?? Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 You have my prayers, Don. I'm crossing my fingers and toes, too, that this turns out to be something like the blood thinners, or irritation from something you can easily avoid. But if it turns out to be something on the bronchial stump, just remember that last year I had a good size growth on my right bronchial stump and the subcarina, and after 33 radiation treatments those masses were gone and they haven't come back. I don't want you to have to deal with a recurrence, but I DO want you to know that if it does happen there are things that can be done to help. If good wishes alone could spare you then you would definitely be spared, my friend. Hang in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Your in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 You're in my prayers. Please keep us posted. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 I went to see my pulmonologist today. I brought in the films from my last ct scan from a month ago and we went over them. The radiologist had pronounced them clean a month ago. The pulmonologist went over the films with me. I told him I was worried about the bronchial stump. He said that if there was anything wrong in terms of a malignancy at the bronchial stump, it would show up in the scan and also that it was still current enough. He is a very good pulmonogist and is good at interpreting the films. He concurred with the radiologist that the entire scan was clean. He also said that bloody spit is not uncommon, that many times we may swallow it without knowing that it had blood spots. He said that the blood could be from blood thinners. He said that if it continues for another 2 or 3 weeks to come back in and he would do a bronchoscopy to see if he could find anything. In the meantime, I will stay away from blood thinners for a while. I have not taken any since the day before yesterday, when I first saw the blood. I coughed up a very small spot today. It seems to be dissipating. I felt very relieved after talking to the doc and going over the films. I am not worried about it now, but will watch my spit with interest. I guess these little gobs of spit really threw me for a while. I am especially grateful to you all for your prayers and support. It really makes a difference. It made me feel good and comforted to read your responses. Thanks again. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 What a relief! Sounds like you have a very good doctor too. That is comforting. Now you can concentrate on fall weather and football. Take care, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Sorry Don that I somehow missed your post from Monday. But I am elated at what the Pul. doc told you. You must be relieved. It seems like every little occurance, brings back that fear all over again. I am sorry you went through this. I know everything is alright. Thinking of you, Don.. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Isn't it amazing how LC can have you mesmorized by spit? Us too! I remember a post Cindi O wrote on this topic, I will have to look it up! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Don, I don't know how I missed this before, but I'm glad I saw it now. I think you should feel much better after talking to your doctor. Mike did have recurrence in the bronchial stump and he did have blood, but IT DID SHOW ON CT SCAN. It however, did not show on xray. This is a point that I like to share with everyone, that they want to make sure they get periodically checked with CT and not just Xray. Mike's recurrence happened after 3 years and at that point the doc was doing just xrays. The x ray didn't catch it. Keeping you in my prayers and having very positive thoughts. My parents are both on blood thinners and from time to time have blood in sputum, sometimes from nose and also blood in urine. It can happen. God Bless. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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