Chest X-ray

[Kay8010]

Hi all

So I went back to the GP today (a different one) and he agreed that I need further investigation due to my upper back pain and my coughing no more so in my sleep more than anything.

He has ordered a chest X-ray and I am due to have this on March 20th. He said my lungs are clear but my cough needs further investigation. I am very nervous at the prospect of the results but I guess I NEED to have this done.

Anyone else going through this you are welcome to message.
P.S. Not everything is contributed to anxiety (as the GP has advised)
Thanks

[Carrie8484]

Hi Kay
I think it's a good thing you are being sent for the X-ray, it will hopefully put your mind at rest?
Good that th Dr said your lungs were clear
Keep us updated and let us know how it goes ? X

[Kay8010]

Hi Kay
I think it's a good thing you are being sent for the X-ray, it will hopefully put your mind at rest?
Good that th Dr said your lungs were clear
Keep us updated and let us know how it goes ? X

Thanks Carrie8484 - nerve wrecking but has to be done!

[Kay8010]

Im nerve wrecked with all of this!!! Cant cope knowing they will find something

[Serphenia]

Did they run a lab test on the stuff you're coughing up? Mine turned out to be caused by fungus / yeast . Apprently that's not very common but cleared right up after getting the proper medication.

My chest xray was clear . Hope you get some answers.

[Kay8010]

Hi there

No they took bloods 10 weeks ago and all ok, but the cough is persistent and they now running a chest x-ray. Will have to wait and see what happens.

Thanks for the message.

[Mipsy]

Hi Kay, I had this around christmas. The doc sent me for chest x ray which was lead. I was given antibiotics and an inhaler. I now have seasonal asthma which caused the breathlessness and the antibiotics helped the cough/chest pain. Doc thinks was an infection. Might be worth mentioning. It's good your tests so far have not been worrying

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*clear, not 'lead'

[Kay8010]

Hi Kay, I had this around christmas. The doc sent me for chest x ray which was lead. I was given antibiotics and an inhaler. I now have seasonal asthma which caused the breathlessness and the antibiotics helped the cough/chest pain. Doc thinks was an infection. Might be worth mentioning. It's good your tests so far have not been worrying

---------- Post added at 22:51 ---------- Previous post was at 22:51 ----------

*clear, not 'lead'

Thank you so much for your message - I am petrified of what it might be being an ex smoker for 18 years and a persistent cough. The X-ray as mentioned is on Monday, I am worried at the prospect of it being lung cancer

[Kay8010]

Ive had to take a few puffs of the inhaler the GP prescribed for me last week, it seems to help me but I am still feeling quite breathless even when I am sitting down & it feels like my heart is beating fast (but it is not), its approx 74bpm which is normal for me.

What the heck is going on with me! I am truly freaking out!

[Kay8010]

My nerves are completely shot.....not sure if I can go through with this on Monday.....