beckyg Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I saw the oncologist today because it became obvious over the weekend that my breathing was getting worse again. He sent me for an x-ray this morning to make sure there wasn't something going on there. No change from 2 weeks ago. He told me I could try upping the steroids and see if that helps--I am on a pretty low dose of Prednisone because a low dose was working when this breathing nightmare started. Hopefully that will do the trick and things will improve within a few days. He is also sending me for a bone scan on Friday--I have had pain in my ribs on the right side since I woke up from surgery in February, but in the last couple of weeks it has seemed worse. It is in a place where it could just be muscular--caused by all the coughing I have done in the last year, but he suggested before I got a chance to that maybe it would be a good idea to do a bone scan at this point. He said he should have the results by Monday morning--much faster than the bone scan I had in Houston in January--that one took a full week! I am optimistic because heating pads do help the pain, but I am still glad to have the test and know for sure. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Becky, here's hoping all things go well and end well. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Becky, Hope all turns out well. When I am in a period of excessive coughing, my entire chest/rib area hurts...I think it's all those overworked muscles. Peace, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Becky, It would seem the GOOD news is that there is no change in the lungs! GREAT! I'll be praying the increased meds work for the breathing. Hang in there, dear one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Becky, Sure hope they can solve your pain problem. I know they never solved Buddy's as yet. I do know that he gets short of breath from certain meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Good luck Becky with the bone scan. I too have residual pain on my right side ever since my operation in February but doctors are not concerned. I sure wish they could do something for the breathing for you. Am praying for you Becky.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Sorry to hear that you are still having pain and short of breath. Mine and your case is almost identical in every way. I too am taking predinsone daily. I started out 3 a day but am down to one a day now. My pain is in my back and under my breast. Hope you get to doing better soon. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 My fingers are crossed for you also. Good luck with everything and hope the solution for the pain turns out to be a quick one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Becky, Praying for positive outcome of your bone scan. I can sure relate to you shortness of breath problems, In know when I cough a lot the site of my surgery gets real painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Becky you have been in my prayers for along time but I will say special one for the pain and for good results from the bone scan. I know those pains always are a worry. Could they be mets or just a plain old normal pain. Good luck-love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Becky, Hope the increase in the Prednisone gives you some much needed relief. And I'm hoping that the bone scan shows no mets. After a long spell of coughing my ribs would hurt, too. Turned out that what had happened was one rib had never healed after the surgery, so I had two broken ends slightly separated. Over time a type of callous formed at each end, but whenever I would have a marathon coughing spell those broken ribs would be gouging me. Not fun, but preferable to bone mets. Hope what is happening to you is equally benign. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Becky, I got everything crossed that your bone scan will show nothing. I also hope that the steriods improve your breathing. Hang in there! You are in my prayers. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Dear Becky, I am joining your cheerleaders with hopes for good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Prayers going up for you this very minute. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 good luck, I answer so few post, I wish I had more time to answer more post... Hope your test turn out with good results!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Becky, I am hoping and praying that all goes well for you and that you are breathing easier soon. Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Becky-praying very hard that the bone scan is negative. Always praying for all of us. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Becky, You will be in my prayers! My mom too is having the coughing and shortness of breath. It too has been causing her pain in the muscles, especially the back. Positive thoughts sent your way for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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