Guest guest Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I finally got my computer back, and hopefully we're done with the repairs and virus attack. For those who DO NOT have ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE on your computer-- please, PLEASE INVEST OR RESEARCH THE "FREE: ONES ONLINE. Having to spend $150 to debug our computers is very difficult for all of us-- and replacing the system is even more expensive. As for me, I have pneumonia -- again. The problem is that my upper right lung lobe is showing signs of severe fibrosis and can no longer clear fluid build up. The lower right lobe-- is collapsed and folded over onto itself-- so it hasn't functioned in several years. The upper left lobe is also showing signs of severe advancing fibrosis-- so I'm living on 2 working lobes. Right now there is no "infection" but there is literally cups of fluid keeping me from breathing. Next week I get another CT scan that hopefully will show us what to do next. I see the pulm on Thurs and I am hoping that he'll consider treatment directed at pulmonary fibrosis (IPF--Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) that does not include the steroids. We know that pred does not work on me any more-- so why beat the dead horse. Other options may include me looking into lung/heart transplant or pallative care to keep me going as I am for as long as possible. It could be years that I still have-- or not. I'm not about to give up, and so as I get settled in this week I'll be researching my options more thoroughly. My blessings to all, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderatror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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