The only question is why didnt you go see a doctor, the first time it started last year!
Coughing up blood?
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We don't know whether she did or not. Our place is not to chastise, but to offer support.
Well lets be realistic the symptoms don't sound good but they are not necessarily emergent. The wait and decision to go to a GP the next day probably saved OP a lot of hospital bills and since she is on here posting kind of makes my point.
Overall though hope everything turns out well and nothing that turns into a big deal. Best wishes to the OP.
Thanks to everyone for the replies. I am really sorry I didn't get a chance to get on here sooner.... it's been a crazy, crazy day. I did go to the ER last night, but after waiting for four hours and not being seen, I left. Called my doctor this morning and made an appointment to be seen tomorrow at 11:30. The nurse seemed to think it was something that needed to be looked at right away. Thanks so much for all of your concern and posts. I truly did not know whether I should go to the ER or not, because I have a tendency to blow things out of proportion when I'm sick. Thanks again to all and I will let you know what the doctor says. I swear, if this turns out to be an ulcer or something, I'm going to be really embarrassed.
Thanks for listening.
Thanks for posting sweetgypsea! Don't be embarrassed no matter what the outcome. Ulcer's or whatever is causing you to cough up blood are not good and we're glad you are seeking treatment. Nothing to be embarrassed about at all.
Best wishes and god bless!
I never said I DIDN'T get medical attention when it happened the first time. In fact, I went to the ER then but the tests were inconclusive.
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On a side note.... One of the reason I speak so highly of ECF was shown since the first post was made by sweetG.....
It amazes me how kind and compassionate in general most vapers are, Way to go everyone! Might not be doctors but you all offered tons of great advice and even comforting words..... Proud to be ECF, Done with the Love fest but just wanted to share!
It amazes me how kind and compassionate in general most vapers are, Way to go everyone! Might not be doctors but you all offered tons of great advice and even comforting words..... Proud to be ECF, Done with the Love fest but just wanted to share!
Let us know what the doctor says today. I have been checking this thread often to find out how you are making out. I hope all will be okay, and am sure that the doctor will be wanting you to undergo a bunch of tests. Let us know!!!
Don't let anyone make you feel bad by telling you what you should have done, it makes no difference because it's in the past. We are all human and we have our reasons. But seriously, don't idle on this! Reoccurring symptoms are a big warning sign, your body is telling you something is up. The sooner you get this sorted out the less chance of it effecting the rest of your life in a monumental way. By this I mean be persistent until you find a solution. Take it from me, I kick myself every day for being so stubborn and now I get to live with the consequences. I hope you get this figured out soon. Take care sweetie.
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Just got back from the doctor. Apparently it's probably nothing to worry about, since the doctor said 95% of the time when someone coughs up blood it's not a big deal. He does, however, think I have anemia, which could explain the pale skin, weakness and exhaustion. However he really had no explanation for the chest pains and said that I am no longer wheezing... he did order a chest x-ray just in case, which I will have done on Monday. Also did lots of bloodwork. So I should hear everything by Wednesday at the latest I'm hoping. Thanks again for all your support!!!!!
Just got back from the doctor. Apparently it's probably nothing to worry about, since the doctor said 95% of the time when someone coughs up blood it's not a big deal. He does, however, think I have anemia, which could explain the pale skin, weakness and exhaustion. However he really had no explanation for the chest pains and said that I am no longer wheezing... he did order a chest x-ray just in case, which I will have done on Monday. Also did lots of bloodwork. So I should hear everything by Wednesday at the latest I'm hoping. Thanks again for all your support!!!!!
That was the first sign I had lung cancer. I went to the ER at which time the did a CT scan and put me in the hospital Sept. 9. The 10th I had them go in and check it finding 3 tumors on the left lung and a lymph node. It turned out to be Stage 3B and as of yesterdays Pet Scan the cancer is gone completely. It took 6 weeks of daily radiation and 6 chemo treatments. I went from 210 lbs down to 164 and I am now 181.
So basically what I'm saying is don't wait regardless of what you doctor says get another opinion quickly.
PHEW! That's great news so for Sweetg, hang in there and keep us posted. We're all pulling for you.
I would go back to the ER. I just got out of the hospital with a pulmonary embolism. I had all your symptoms except coughing up blood but that is a symptom of a blood clot. Not saying you have one but I would get it checked out. I had to have a CT scan to find the clots. Hope everything turns out good for you!
UPDATE:
Just got back from the doctor. Apparently it's probably nothing to worry about, since the doctor said 95% of the time when someone coughs up blood it's not a big deal. He does, however, think I have anemia, which could explain the pale skin, weakness and exhaustion. However he really had no explanation for the chest pains and said that I am no longer wheezing... he did order a chest x-ray just in case, which I will have done on Monday. Also did lots of bloodwork. So I should hear everything by Wednesday at the latest I'm hoping. Thanks again for all your support!!!!!
Great to Hear sweetgypsea !
Keep us filled in and if for Any Reason something changes, don't hesitate to go back to the Hospital.
UPDATE:
Just got back from the doctor. Apparently it's probably nothing to worry about, since the doctor said 95% of the time when someone coughs up blood it's not a big deal. He does, however, think I have anemia, which could explain the pale skin, weakness and exhaustion. However he really had no explanation for the chest pains and said that I am no longer wheezing... he did order a chest x-ray just in case, which I will have done on Monday. Also did lots of bloodwork. So I should hear everything by Wednesday at the latest I'm hoping. Thanks again for all your support!!!!!
Glad to hear you are not in any immediate danger.
Keep us updated.
If you have insurance go to the hospital. Go to Barnes as they are one of the top hospitals in the country, my mother works there. Don't wait the two weeks, go sit in the waiting room, if it takes all day. If you go to your DR's he's just going to schedule tests at the hospital anyway, so nip it in the bud now.
Also, don't freak out if it's cancer. My aunt who's 68 just had lung cancer surgery and she's fully recovered after 6 months and leading the same quality of life she had as before. But don't wait!
Just thought I would throw this link up for you. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/ida/UPDATE:
Just got back from the doctor. Apparently it's probably nothing to worry about, since the doctor said 95% of the time when someone coughs up blood it's not a big deal. He does, however, think I have anemia, which could explain the pale skin, weakness and exhaustion. However he really had no explanation for the chest pains and said that I am no longer wheezing... he did order a chest x-ray just in case, which I will have done on Monday. Also did lots of bloodwork. So I should hear everything by Wednesday at the latest I'm hoping. Thanks again for all your support!!!!!
I have dealt with a few patients who present with similar symptoms. Good luck! Hopefully, your labs will indicate more information.
DO NOT WAIT - GO TO THE ER, GO DIRECTLY TO THE ER AND DO NOT PASS GO...... Will be praying....
O.k. I didn't wait to read the remainder of the posts - Glad you went to Dr...... Hope all works out
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Glad to hear that you'll be promptly seen by a doctor, and that you did not do it in an ER (unless you are wealthy, I suppose.) Docs can usually squeeze in cases like that on short notice, and there are usually other urgent care places that would not sock you for $2,000+, as an ER probably would. Everyone running straight to the ER when worried is just not realistic in today's health system. That may not be a popular opinion, but it's true for many.
Sounds like bronchitis, to me, but that's nothing more than a guess. I hope it turns out to be fine.
Sounds like bronchitis, to me, but that's nothing more than a guess. I hope it turns out to be fine.
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