Ry Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 So after weeks of John coughing up the most God awful junk - today they finally have a cause-- aspergillus. When this first started he told the doctor that the stuff he was coughing tasted like yeast. The first couple of cultures came back negative and finally the sample taken during his first brachytherapy treatment came back positive. This has been going on since July. Anyway, he started the medication today so hopefully it works quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 That's great to hear Rochelle-- hopefully it will work. Prayers for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 It's always nice to know what is causing symptoms...good luck!!! Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Finally an answer........now let's hope John's got the correct meds for a more than speedy recovery. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ry, I'm at a loss for words. While it is incredibly wonderful news that you have an answer to the coughing, it is unbelievable that it was so difficult to get an answer. Poor John, bless his heart.. bless your heart.. Praying this helps very quickly. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I am so glad you finally have an answer and I hope treatment is quick and easy! It is such a shame he had to go through so much to get an answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 At last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 That sounds like good news (assuming the meds will make it go away). Does this mean he can quit the brachy treatments or is that yet another problem? Hope he's over the cough SOON! Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 That's a yeast thing? My Daisy used to get that in her ears... Hoping that's "all" he has and that after an easy treatment, he'll be up to ice fishing...well, when there's ice... Take care, dudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ry, Glad to hear they finally, finally figured out the problem. Aspergillus is a fungus I believe. Nasty lil' bugger -- hope John gets a quick response and relief. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I can't believe that it took all this time to figure that out, but happy that you finally have an answer. Hope that he starts feeling better quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Well it sucks that he had to suffer since July atleast they know what it is know and he can start feeling better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Finally! Hoping for quick results and John getting rid of that cough. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thanks for the update Ry. Finally John is on the road to recovery, and I hope he is feeling well very soon. Having not heard of Aspergillus, I looked it up and found this website: http://www.aspergillus.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ry, I am so glad they finally have some kind of answer. Praying that the meds work quickly and that John is feeling better soon. You guys have gone through so much trying to figure this one out. Hope this is the answer. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 So glad you finally received an answer. Sure they should have gotten the early but I am so glad that they finally found out. I hope now the anitbiotics does it job fast! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ry, Glad to hear they FINALLY figured it out but there is no excuse for the length of time it took. Cancer doesn't wait. I hate that cancer treatment and results is such a waiting game. Blessings to you and John. Hang in tight, and don't let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hi Ry, I'm glad you've finally got a diagnosis, and hopefully he'll be better really soon. Poor John, I hope this goes away for him quickly. Not that aspergillus could possibly be desirable, but I remember when I was first going through all the diagnostic and denial of all this, I was thinking (wishing)it was aspergillus or histoplasmosis, or anything but LC. Let us know how he's feeling. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I'm happy that finally you know. Lot of prayers love bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 So sorry it took so long to find the answer but very thankful they finally found it. Hope is feeling better soon! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger C Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hope the meds do the trick. Sending all good thoughts for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Finally.... an answer. Praying he'll be feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ry, Glad to hear you got a diagnosis. Let's hope the treatment is quick and effective. You and John are in my prayers. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thank heavens you finally got an answer and hopefully a tx that will work. Best wishes to John for a quick recover...........wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks guys. John started the medication and it makes him very tired. He is also coughing up the gunk like crazy. I hope that means the meds are working and his lungs are clearing. It is a nasty fungus. He will still go through the brachytherapy - but hopefully it will be easier without the aspergillus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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