Sooooo... I've made my flight reservations from home to Pamplona in August, only to find I have cysts in my lungs that may prevent me from flying.
Apparently the cysts can pop and cause a lung to collapse.
Sheesh!
This is after a year of complaining to my Primary Care Physician that I was having trouble breathing and pain in my upper chest. I finally had AI write a letter and requested it be put in my chart and THAT lit a fire under them! Within 24 hours I had referrals for a plethora of tests.
The CT with contrast showed a lot of cysts in my lungs and one large on on my liver. I'm request another CT of my right kidney as well, because I've also had pain on that side for over a year. My grandmother and HER mother both had a kidney removed - so hopefully the CT will be approved.
Who knows how long these cysts have been there. I've always had difficulties with my lungs, especially after a cold or flu - so this may be nothing new - but I'd like to at least know. I tried walking the Camino last Autumn and had to return because I just couldn't catch my breath. After an emergency room visit, was told everything looked fine.
Riiiiggggghhhht!
It seems when you're over 70, the doctor just figures you're old and going to die anyway, so why bother!? At least that's how it feels.
Well up theirs!
I plan on living to be a healthy 103 at least!
I have appointments with my Oncologist and a Pulmonary specialist next week.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
I REALLY want to take this trip
Stay tuned,
Annie
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