David A Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Okay now I'm thinking, my wifes coworker just called so I ask her what does fluid on the lung sound like, she said like a wet gurgle!!!!!!Exactly what I have, last week it went aways after 4 days now it seems to be hanging on, and I'm a little concerned. Thank friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Debaroo Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 David, It might be fluid on the lungs-but I would imagine it could be something else, too. I just wouldn't sit on it, check with the doctors. My dad had fluid buildup in his lungs in June-went to a surgeon, was sent to the ER for x-rays (quicker than going to the lab and having to wait, etc.) and the fluid showed up. His breathing problem started as a slight one and got, very gradually, worse. One lung was full of fluid and the fluid was going into the other lung. The drainage and talc procedure worked and the problem didn't come back. He felt SOO much better after that. Oh, and when he would go the onc. and have his blood oxygen level checked, it was always well within the normal range, so that did not help in diagnosing the fluid on the lungs, but an x-ray is a quick and uninvasive way to tell. Let us know how things go, I agree it could be something or nothing, try not to jump to conclusions-just go to the dr. and get this thing settled. (I know, I know, easier said than done-sorry.) Take care, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Talk to your oncologist right away. My mom had fluid build up around the lungs and was given diuretics to help get it off. She is home now and doing much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 David, Hope you get this checked out ASAP...fluid in or around the lung is nothing to let slide. Hoping it turns out to be something they can deal with easily and quickly that doesn't cause you too much aggravation. D!@n Disease is right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Dave !!! So sorry to hear!! but ya gotta get it checked out ASAP Remember, it is the cold season, so it just may be the beginnings of something not so serious, but ya gotta get checked so just go do it. ; Yea, you can see how warm I am today!, just sent ya back a pm by the way; You please take care of yourself my friend and know yer in my thoughts and prayers God bless and be well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Dave, Get it checked, unplug the drain and STOP the gurgling! It's NOT attractive... Seriously, follow your doubt and call your doctor. Better to be up in the air about nothing than let something big sneak up on ya! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 Thanks all seeing my oncologist tomorrow, with a chest xray, just got to make it thru tonight and the morning, wish will be a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Jeesh David...I was just warming up the car to drive up to Michigan to TAKE you to the damn doctor. Glad you called them...please post when you get the results. I will be thinking about you so don't worry about the ringing ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hey Dave. Glad to see you're getting checked. A little bit of advice... in the future... DON'T WAIT SO LONG!!!! Take care David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I hope you stay comfortable tonight. I will be checking a lot tomorrow for news on how you are doing so please post after you get back. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hey David, Hope all goes well at the Dr. Friday. Let us know cause we'll all be wondering. This too shall pass, hang in there. Get better before okdebi hits I-75. Your partner in crime~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 David, Just saw the post. Hope you're back from the Dr. and have posted in good news, haven't gotten there yet. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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