wondermom Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 He is still coughing. He told me earlier this week he thought it was a bit better after trying some medication for acid reflux but he told me tonight it is really about the same. He finally got a referral to see a pulmonologist on Friday. Hopefully they can get to the bottom of this...and quickly. He says his appetite is good and he feels ok other than the cough so that is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks for the update. Let's keep that positive spin on things and expect that all will be okay. At least let's not let it get the best of us until there is a more definitive dx. Hope to hear all is well soon. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hope it's nothing, but good to hear the appoinjtment is on the way...peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well, the pulmonary doctor also feels that Dad has reflux. She told him to continue on the prilosec for another two weeks and to check back after that. Of course Dad is frustrated with no definate answer but I guess that is how these things go? She gave him a bunch of breathing and oxygen tests and those were all good so that is good. She said sometimes the prilosec can take 3 or more weeks to kick in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 So frustrating. Dad is STILL coughing. I am just sick with worry. I told him to call back and get on the list for the ph test and to let her know the reflux medication is not working. I sure hope this is all it is. Dad said that he was talking to his brother about it and it turns out he also had reflux and had to have his esophagus stretched. Hopefully that is a sign that this is just a hereditary reflux problem. My uncle didn't have the coughing though. I just don't want it to be lung cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 How frustrating and worrying this must all be for you. I sure hope it gets sorted out soon. Why is it that it can take so long to get some of this medical stuff figured out? It is so hard on everyone. Please take good care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ihope for answers for you soon. I feel like I asked this before, but did they do an x-ray/spiral ct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Yes, he has had a chest x-ray and it was good but we all know sometimes things don't show up on those. Actually the woman dad is seeing has been great about this. She went with to his appt. and is pushing him to ask for a CT scan so I am greatful that she is another person encouraging him to get to the bottom of this. I think the next step though is to take a ph test but there is a 2 week waiting list to get it done. UGGG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I know you are very worried. I am pulling for it to be reflux and it sounds like that very well could be this issue... I know its hard not to go to the "bad place" in your head, but try hard to think positive. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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