fluid in lung UPDATED

jim and i
jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
edited December 2013 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Jim has not been feeling well for a few days. I thought he was just down from not being able to fish because of the weather. This morning around six he woke me saying he was in extreme pain in his chest. Exray showed fluid in his left lung. We are waiting for the oncologist's nurse to call so they can work him into the schedule. He did agree to have the PET Scan the oncologist recommended a month ago. Our daughter Ann said it was amazing how pain can change a person's mind.  The ER doc prescribed Cipro to help clear the fluid but Jim cannot swallow that large pill. I guess I will call pharmacist to see if it can be crushed or available in liquid. Please say a prayer for Jim.

 

Debbie

UPDATE 12/3/13

Oncologist has scheduled PET for next week to get a better view of Jim's lungs. Jim pain free so far today. Jim's left lung has only about 60% capacity now.

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    #2
    feel better

    Debbie,

    I am sorry for Jim’s discomfort.

    Good thoughts and prayers for feeling better and more fishing.

    Matt

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #3
    Thoughts and Prayers...

    Definitely you are both in mine....

    John

  • Ladylacy
    Ladylacy Member Posts: 773 Member
    #4
    Prayers

    Prayers coming to both of you.  Pills can be crushed as long as not time released.  I have to explained time and again that my husband can't swallow so all medication has to be something he can crush and put in his feeding tube or be in liquid form. 

     

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #5
    Sending prayers to both of you,

    Deb.  I'm glad he's decided on the PET scan.....your daughter's right.....pain is the touchstone for change.....I'll bet there is something he can have that is either liquid or can be crushed....if the Cipro can't. 

    p

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #6
    Prayers...

    Thoughts and prayers that this is easily taken care of and Jim feels better.

  • mikeev
    mikeev Member Posts: 19
    #7
    had exactly the same, thought

    had exactly the same, thought I had pulled a muscle xray showed fluid on lungs, had CT scan and lung biopsy but apparently talking to the radiologist it is in the chest cavity and possible damage to a rib , should get results later today, on top of that had meeting with my throat specialist yesterday and have a lump on my tongue so have to have a biopsy on that in a week or so.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #8
    mikeev said:

    had exactly the same, thought

    had exactly the same, thought I had pulled a muscle xray showed fluid on lungs, had CT scan and lung biopsy but apparently talking to the radiologist it is in the chest cavity and possible damage to a rib , should get results later today, on top of that had meeting with my throat specialist yesterday and have a lump on my tongue so have to have a biopsy on that in a week or so.

    mike, hope the results r

    mike, hope the results r good.  very sorry to hear about the tongue.  i'm praying its nothing!!!  be sure 2 let us know what u find out.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #9
    Prayers...

    Dusting off my longest casting rod/reel combo and slinging a hook full of prayers Jim's way....

    John

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #10
    prayers always !

    Debbie,

    Life will be different for Jim, but not necessarily horrid.  My lung function is 27% for complete lung function.  The pain can get out of this world some days.  But then I just say o.k. todays gonna suck.  I do things way different than 2 yrs. ago, but refuse to give into this condition. 

    I'm not saying my way is the best way.  I'm just saying Jim will get this figured out to have the best quality he deserves.  You lady are a jewel, and Jim is a very lucky man to have you walking by his side.  My thoughts and prayers are in your corner always !  Hugs sent !  Katie

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