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Posted 7/21/2009 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Had a bad cold or flu (swine??) about three weeks ago and still have a lingering cough. Saw rheumy at regular 4 mth checkup today. He said left and right lungs were decidedly different, and sent me off to xray.

I hope its walking pneumonia or bronchitis -- NOT lupus!

So that's my update of the day..........bla.
Posted 7/21/2009 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Lynnwood I hope it's not your Lupus too.  Rest up and take it easy!

 

Ginny

Posted 7/21/2009 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
Lynnwood, I sure hope it's not the lupus. Sending good vibes your way.
Posted 7/22/2009 11:52 AM (GMT 0)
Oh Lynnwood, I am soo sorry! I too am hoping it isnt lupus. Please keep us updated. Are you feeling okay?
Posted 7/22/2009 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Well, when you are always a bit tired from lupus, how can you tell if you're a bit tired from not breathing quite right?

I feel fine, except for an occasional really bad sounding cough. Of course, after all the deep breathing while they listened to my lungs yesterday, I woke up congested this morning.

Looked at the calendar and the bad cold (?) I had was June 9-14, so I guess it is a while for a cough to be hanging on. Have to call about Xray tomorrow.

Thanks, guys!
Posted 7/22/2009 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lynnwood. I didn't realize you're sick(er than usual). I must have picked up ur post subconsciencously while scanning the forum. I don't have many good vibes to send u, but I'm sending all I can! Love ya, Donna
Posted 7/23/2009 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
Lynnwood,

    I just wanted to say along with the others i'm hoping and praying it aint the Lupus!  Let us know when you hear!  Judy

Posted 7/23/2009 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
So the doctor now says, after reading the xrays, nothing is wrong with me. Wonder how much *that* xray is going to cost me.

So I guess the fact that left & right lungs sound different isn't an issue. And maybe I'm not coughing, but I sure thought I was...and maybe the tightness & pain right under my sternum is fibromyalgia...I might bump my prednisone up a couple of mg to see if it's lupus inflammation.

Sad, I just went from 5 to 4, hate to go up again. Maybe 6 or 7 will be the magic number.

Aw, well...
Posted 7/23/2009 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh, Lynnwood, isn't this always how it seems to work out?  Of course all the coughing and pain is completely in your head.... BAH.  I'm frustrated for you.  I think bumping the pred up a notch or two is not a bad idea at all.  If you find that you feel worse doing that, then at least you know it's not inflammation.  Let us know how you make out.  
Posted 7/24/2009 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Lynn:

What a HUGE bummer that the xray was okay.  I know that you were hoping that you could pin this onto something and not hear everything is fine.  I really hope it's not your lupus acting up.  Upping your pred sounds like a good idea.  Please keep me informed on how you're doing.  I'll send my positive energy your way I think you need it more than me.  It was great to talk with you today.  Know that you're always in my thoughts and you can call on me anytime.  Take care and hang in there.

Love,

Barb

Posted 7/25/2009 9:54 AM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry this is happening to you. I hope you just have a cold or allergies and that the lung issues are not lupus.
Posted 7/28/2009 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Lynnwood,

I had bronchitis a few weeks ago and it took forever for the cough to go away. I coughed up 'stuff' for about three weeks after I started to feel better. I attributed that to the fact that it just takes me so much longer to heal than it did pre-lupus. I hope that's what's going on with you.

Sorry you're having to up your prednisone. I fight that battle too and just hate it. Are you doing any better?

Pat
Posted 7/29/2009 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lynn:

I'm wondering how you're doing.  Are you feeling any better at all?  I know for awhile you were doing pretty good how do you think things are going now?  Just wanted to check on you.  Hope you're feeling better my friend, let me know when you've got the chance.  Know that you're always in my prayers.

Hugs,

Barb

Posted 7/29/2009 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
I never did up the pred, still testing 4 mg. But have been running a fever & feeling more fatigue than usual the last few days. Guess I really should increase it - I just really don't want to!! lol
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