General Chat

actually, all the time, when I'm so pleased we have an NHS.

In the winter of 2018/2019, after a chest infection, I found myself, occasionally breathless. I was given an inhaler, which didn't do much.
Over the summer, things got better.

This winter - similar chest infection, more breathlessness - then a pandemic.
I eventually went back to the doctor in July.
Had a chest X ray in August, I smoke, so cancer was a possibility.
Results - totally clear lungs.
Back to doctor. I pointed out an immovable hard lump in the middle of my ribs - she found another one. Could it be a hernia or two, or cancerous lumps pressing on my lungs?

I had a CT scan at the beginning of September.
No hernia or cancer, those lumps are evidence of my diverticular disease :-S
BUT - they noticed cysts on my kidney.
I only have one kidney - it's called Kevin.
Kidney cysts are not uncommon in us 'oldies', and are usually harmless, but as I only have Kevin, they want to check.

So, no nearer finding out why I'm breathless, but I'm getting the best all-over check-up! :-D :-D :-D
If this was somewhere where I had to pay, I'd have given up/run out of insurance by now/thought the medics were taking the mickey.

Oh yes - and I'll have to contact my doctor again......

Im thinking you have mild asthma as I use to not have to use an inhaler for 7 months of the year... from April til October. November is the worst month as it is the dampest.

Florence in the hebrides

I think I'm still due to have a spirometry test.
...sometime or other.
I was due to have one in 2019 - but never did.

Dear Ladies

Hello

Such a relief to hear that you do not have cancer, maggie.

Florence, have you been given a spacer by your GP?
This could help managing the asthma.

For now, take very gentle care of yourselves
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Elizabeth, my asthma is under control now with a new powdered inhaler called Relvar.

Florence in the hebrides

It's good to have reassurance. Maggie.

I have inhalers and recently got a call to have a breathing check up over the phone with the Asthma nurse. I only have to use the spacer and Inhaler occasionally when I get a coughing fit.

Hope all will be well for you.

Florence, I am glad your asthma is under control.

Lizxx

It is good, Liz.
I have an inhaler with a spacer - which works sometimes -
but not very often!

Good to hear that it was not cancer Maggie and, having just this afternoon had minor surgery done on a basal cell carcinoma on my face by a very caring and proficient team I share your thoughts. Half an hour of surgery and really well looked after by the surgeon and his two lovely nurses who even sent me to relax afterwards with a cup of tea. Imagine how much that would cost, then in 8 days time 7 stitches to be removed.

Ann, the NHS is wonderful, isn't it.
Hope your surgery heals well <3

So do I but it had to be done so will have to live with the scar. Hopefully it won’t frighten the children.