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wimsey1 CH.com Alumnus Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 2457 MA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #25 - Aug 2^nd, 2010 at 8:13am And prayers from MA, too! May God bless you and keep you well, sir! lance
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Skyhawk5 CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1320 Ypsilanti, Mi. USA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #28 - Aug 2^nd, 2010 at 4:45pm Thank you to all you fine folks. The prayers & vibes must be working as the pain has reduced a lot. Tomorrow morn is my CT scan and I should have the results Wed. My wife and daughter both work for the Hospital so I'll most likely have the results before the Dr. Don
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Reply #30 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:26pm

Had the CT scan yesterday, 3 hours later my Dr's office called and had me come in to tell there are multiple nodules in my lungs but don't appear to be cancer. Went to see a Pulmonary Dr today.

Not sure what it is but we're doing a Bronchoscopy on Fri. Possible fungal infection, may be our birds and past long term use of Prednisone for CH.

The Dr said most people are sicker in similar conditions. Guess I'm lucky there. Thanks for reading.

Don

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #31 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:44pm Don, good to hear but sorry about the continuing problems. Prayers still going out for you. hugs, mel
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #32 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 10:35pm Still praying, my friend. Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted ASAP. Jerry
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QnHeartMM CH.com Sponsor Offline I AM a Phoenix! Posts: 1783 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #33 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 9:46am Don, thanks for the update. HOpe they get you scheduled soon for the next test.
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #34 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 10:28am Hoping all goes well for you, my friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #35 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 5:44pm One step at a time and I'm glad things are looking better. Prayers continue. Charlie
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Skyhawk5 CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1320 Ypsilanti, Mi. USA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #36 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 10:54pm Just waiting for the biopsy results, sometime this week. Bless you all. Don
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #37 - Aug 9^th, 2010 at 11:03pm Love you Don, prayers continuing. Joe
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Reply #39 - Aug 19^th, 2010 at 10:16pm

The good news is what I have is NOT contagious. What I have is called Aspergillosis that includes around 100 possible molds, that exist in many ways. We are exposed daily.

Most likely, during my last high & long dose of Prednisone, my immune system was lowered making it more likely to contract this. Still may be our birds, smoking or outside influence.

The specialist is insisting I quit smoking and get rid of the birds. Once the final tests are complete, treatment will begin.

I love all of you, my great friends from this site, and your care has been felt, and prayers have done the job.

We have arranged a new home for the birds but to be honest this makes me more sad than being ill.

Don

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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #40 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 8:35am At least we're making some progress in figuring out the what.......will continue to keep you in my family's prayers Don, hang in there. Joe
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #41 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 5:52pm Thanks for the update! So glad it isn't something more serious. We'll keep you on our prayer list, and hope to see you on the well list soon. Jerry
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #42 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 7:21pm Don, I'm glad that everything turned out okay. I had to get rid of my kitten when I was pregnant with Sarah and that broke my heart, so I know how you feel. Carolyn
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Prayers & vibes please. Reply #43 - Aug 21^st, 2010 at 9:49am Sorry about the birds. That's tough but you are making the right choice. And I know those words don't help You hang in there Don. -Dennis-
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Reply #44 - Aug 24^th, 2010 at 1:01pm

Hi Don sorry to hear about the birds, it is hard to give up a pet no matter how small they become part of our family but if your health is at risk you have to do it and I am sure you found them a good home and maybe you can visit them. I am so glad that you will be OK and this is not a major thing, hope the treatment works fast and if you quit smoking just think of all the money you will save.

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Reply #45 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 11:27pm

The birds left Monday and took a part of my heart with them. We had them for 10 yrs and they were our babies. We can go see them but.......

I'm waiting for a call from the Doctor about the final results and what treatment. The following is a lab report we obtained that hasn't been confirmed by the Dr.

"Culture yields: Rhinocladiella species, Paecilomyces species. No Nocardia isolated to date." So I'm, not so patiently, waiting for the Dr.

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Reply #46 - Aug 26^th, 2010 at 5:05am

Don - So very sorry about having to give up the birds... Sad

Can't recall what you said - do you also do any gardening? Paecilomyces is commonly found in soil. Not as sure about the Rhinocladiella. I hope they're able to clear it up for you quickly. Did the docs say if you'd ever be allowed to have the birds again once better? Especially if it's the course of prednisone that brought it on? I know it must be heartbreaking for you and Helen. Sad

Hang in there - best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!
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Reply #47 - Aug 28^th, 2010 at 9:49pm

Don, I am SO sorry to hear this. ~hugs~ for having to give up your birds. The first thing I thought when I heard "fungus" and "birds" was histoplasmosis. I've a friend fighting this one, though an antifungal (fluconazole) seems to be helping.

Sending heaps of vibes this is something cleared up easily and quickly.... and hoping your birds will be able to come back home. Smiley

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Reply #48 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 12:54am

I do miss the little pooping birds, I guess you can say they were a major part of our lives. The hardest part is knowing they're not being treated the same as we spoiled them.

I still don't have an answer about if or what treatment I'll go thru. On 8/18 I spoke with the Dr who said the final results weren't in yet. I left a msg on 9/1 and got a msg from the Nurse saying the Dr discussed the Broncoscopy results. Damn, I'm feeling ill and still have pain but...

From what I've read it's common that no treatment is used and watchful waiting is used. But let me know please.

Don

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