Ry Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Just when you think you have things somewhat together and have a handle on all this lung cancer business, something comes along to show you you don't have a clue. John has been fighting this aspergillus and started to feel pretty darn bad. He was short of breath, could barely do much without resting and then...he seemed to be getting just an inkling better. I thought that finally the anti- fungal meds were working. Then boom, he started feeling bad again, even worse than he was before the meds. We go to our family doctor thinking it's the aspergillus -- he gives us the big talk..."the disease may be catching up with him" etc. He takes an x-ray and low and behold....PNEUMONIA in the good lung. He's on antibiotics and you guessed it..he's starting to feel better again. We learned our lesson, can't assume everything is the cancer (or in our case the aspergillus). That's our update. Rochelle Quote
laban Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Rochelle, These ups and downs are the pits. You are so right, just when you think you know what's going on, it something different. My husband always says that whenever he goes in for a treatment, labs or whatever that his mind will be changed or some surprise will come up that we had no clue about. You two are so strong through this ordeal. You both deserve many blessings. I pray the antibiotics will kick that pneumonia in the butt. Quote
Muriel Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 How scary! Glad he's feeling better. Muriel Quote
Kasey Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 You are SO right, Ry. You cannot assume everything is LC. I am hopeful that this resolves and FIANLLY John is on the road to feeling much better!!!! Kasey Quote
Roger C Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Glad he had that X-Ray. Also really glad he is starting to feel better. Great meds today for pneumonia. Hope each day improves greatly. All my best. Quote
J.C. Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Glad for that x-ray, no wonder John was feeling under the weather, must have started fast. Now hoping the good feeling gets higher each day and no set back this time. Jackie Quote
Joe B Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Glad to hear that you found out about the pneumonia; now John can get treated and start feeling better Joe Quote
wendyr Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Glad John is feeling better and hope he's up and around in no time. It might have been more helpful if the doc had taken the xray before launching into the 'talk'. Sometimes, I think these guys get ahead of themselves. Anyway all's well that ends well and I'm glad he's on the road to recovery wendyr Quote
Sis Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Rochelle, Things can get very scary.. Just glad to hear that John is feeling better and on the mend. Sometimes we forget that infections can just happen, and it has nothing to do with the cancer. Sending prayers to you and John. Ellie Quote
Don M Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I am glad John is starting to feel better Rochelle. I have had coughing and other symptoms for some time now but it is nice to know it is from treatment and can be managed rather than from progression. I was wondering there for a while. Don M Quote
Geri Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Poor John, he's certainly beeen put through the mill lately. I'm so glad it's just plain old ordinary pneumonia one of you should write a book about all the "possibles" that can happen to a person! Geri Quote
dadstimeon Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Rochelle, Yep not always lung cancer related for sure. Glad things are headed in the right direction and prayers for the best. Rich Quote
shineladysue Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Ry, Sure hope the antibiotics do the trick. John has been feeling bad for too long now. Please, keep us informed as to how he is doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Sue Quote
chloesmom Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Poor John, he's been put through the paces lately, and I feel bad for him. I am glad though that he's got something fixable, and that he's feeling better now. Take care of yourself too, Ry. Cindy Quote
trish2418 Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Poor John! I hope the anti-biotics kick in quickly and that John has a nice long spell of feeling just great. Keep us posted. Trish Quote
Connie B Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Thank God it's not Cancer!! HOORAY!!! Bummer that this has happened with all he has been going through, (and you too). So VERY GLAD to hear the drugs are working there magic and I hope John is feeling human again really soon. GET WELL SOON JOHN!!!!!! Quote
Ann Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 So glad to hear that Mr. Ry is now feeling better! I've been thinking of the two of you and saying prayers!!! Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I hope that he feels better real soon. HUGS Quote
Dollfinn Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Rochelle~ Wow, what they do to us! Soooooooo glad you guys got on the right path and headed for the mend! I love good news, thanks for sharing. Mary Quote
Maryanne Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Oh Ry, What a rollercoaster ride you guys have been on. It just seemed never ending. But so glad it is not the disease. Maybe now he will finally begin to heal. My heart goes out to you both for all you have been through. It has really been a long time since he felt like himself. Sending prayers for a good outlook.... fast!!! Maryanne Quote
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