Re: Coughing And Retinal Detachment

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Hi Jerry,

I hope your feeling better soon. I don't know about coughing causing a retinal

detachment but my son needed emergency retinal surgery in both eyes diagnosed

during a routine eye exam. He is 24 and always enjoyed playing roller and ice

hockey. However in the hospital I asked the retina surgeon if he could have

injured his eyes while he was smashed into (he plays goalie). He said it's

caused by either an inherited weakness (not in my son's case) or in people who

are severely nearsighted (which my son is as I am). He said those are the 2 main

reasons for the detachment. Did you have the buckle- that ensures you'll never

have this happen again. Anyway they spaced my son's surgery two weeks apart but

had he not gone for that checkup he could have gone blind. I think the worst

part of the surgeries for him was the reaction to anesthesia and the fact that

he couldn't do anything for himself for several weeks. Take care and rest up!

nne Ild, 6/09

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> Due to a retinal detachment, I have been missing you all. Early indications

following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out of

curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

about it.

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Jerry,Feel better soonest! I have heard of coughing hard doing that. And I actually broke a rib coughing with bronchitis when I was 20. I was 7 months pregnant at the time so they couldn't even tape me up. Take care of yourself!Dyane Phoenix ipf 02> >> > Due to a retinal detachment, I have been missing you all. Early indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious about it. > > > > Have any others on this list experienced this problem? > > > > Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05> >>

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Good to have you back Jerry. I'm very happy that you will get your sight back.Beverley Joy,71, UIP,NSIP 1-09,Diabetes,Sjogren's,Fibromyalgia IdahoSubject: Coughing And Retinal DetachmentTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 6:54 AM

Due to a retinal detachment, I have been missing you all. Early indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious about it.

Have any others on this list experienced this problem?

Jerry/Mississippi/ 54/IPF/dx April 05

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Jerry...sending you my wishes for getting well soon.

I think of you.

MamaSher; 71, IPF 3-2006, OR.Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Coughing And Retinal Detachment

Due to a retinal detachment, I have been missing you all. Early indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious about it. Have any others on this list experienced this problem? Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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nne, Thanks for the encouraging words. I am very happily situated at my

friends' home here in Vicksburg, and their little snouzer Lucy keeps me company

24/7. I had a good report yeasterday, and I can see now enough to check email.

As far as I know, they didn't do the buckle surgery. They did the lazer surgery

and said if that didn't work, then they would go further. Looks like this may

work. I'll try to stay still, though the doctor said I could resume my six miles

every day walking. Hope to be back on my bicycle soon. Take care of yourself and

thank you again.

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx april 05

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following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out of

curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

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Hi Bettye, So good to know you found this group of caring and knowledgeable

people. Maybe we can get together over a cup of coffee some time when I am down.

I go to Dr. ph Lasky at Tulane in New Orleans every few months and have been

very happy with him. He is a very caring man and very dedicated to his research.

If you haven't been to one of the main PF research centers, I would advise

seeing him first and then finding a pulmonologist closer. If you like, I will do

a little Googling and find a pulmonologist nearby with good credentials. I have

seen two doctors in , but weren't really happy with their qualifications.

Who did your original diagnosis, and who are you seeing now?

I'll do some checking. But if you will make an appointment for Tulane, you will

have a better chance of getting the latest treatments, and there are also a

couple of trials going on down there at any given time. Good luck and take good

care of yourself.

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out

of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

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Hi Bettye!

I was Crystal Springs born and raised. Worked at MBMC in for years.

Look up Studdard, he was always the gotoguy at the hospital. As far as his

particular expertise with PF, I'm guessing he has definitely seen it. BTW, just

so you know, Studdard is highly demanding on staff, which is polite-speak for he

is an ass.

Good luck finding a guy.

S, Lubbock, TX

NSIP w/PF 12/2006 et al

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indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out

of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

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Oh , I am LOL. Dr. Studdard was my first pulmo, and I have forgiven him for

his turse manner as concerns my dim prospects. He made an appointment for me to

see a specialist at UAB, but a week before my appointment, UAM called and said

he had made an appointment with a lung cancer specialist. So that is why I

started surfing and found Dr. Lasky at Tulane. Dr. Studdard said he didn't feel

comfortable treating me. I had rather a doc tell me that out front. I have heard

good reports on Dr. Studdard, but my own experience with him was not good. Also,

I could not get him or his staff to make out a prescription for oxygen. I called

and called, but nothing got done. The oxygen people kept sending it, knowing I

wouldn't make it without O2, but it wasn't until I went to Tulane that the 6

mile walk determined I badly needed oxygen. Dr. Studdard has definitely made a

good name for himself, but my own experience wasn't good.

I know you live out there in Texas, but are you planning to go to Chattanooga?

Can't wait to meet so many good people.

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out

of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

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LOL - small world. Sorry about Dr Studdard. I was blessed one time to be the

subject of one of his tirades. Not something I would wish on anybody. At least

he is honest about being an ass.

I wish I could go to Chattanooga but that is not possible right now. I have

blown through every one of my sick & vacation days just trying to stay healthy.

Just about 4 weeks worth already. You guys have fun and enjoy the fall colors.

Will be there in spirit.

S, Lubbock, TX

NSIP w/PF 12/2006 et al

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indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out

of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

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, We'll all be taking pictures to share, so you can be there in spirit.

Thinking of Dr. Studdard, he is probably the best educated of the pulmonologists

around here, having attended the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and like you say, he

did know what he didn't know and decided to pass me on to another doctor. But

Dr. Studdard might feel comfortable being the local pulmonologist along with Dr.

Lasky being the expert or someone in UAB. That is a four-star medical school,

and I would have lots of respect for one of its graduates.

Do take that time to take care of yourself. Good luck.

Jerry/Mississippi/IPF/54/dx April 05

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indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out

of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

about it..

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Bettye, As far as education of pulmonologists here in Vicksburg, Arrington is by

far the most qualified, having attended UAB. That is a four-star institution and

one of the PH research institutions. If this is your present pulmo, I would

recommend staying with him. I will check to see if he deals mostly with sleeping

disorders or COPD.

Dr. Studdard from was educated at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, but he

himself said he didn't feel qualified to treat me. He may be willing to work

with Dr. Lasky, and I have even thought of trying this arrangement, though he

thinks I'm dead. I will get back with you on what more I find, especially if you

don't mind traveling to Birmingham, Monroe or New Orleans.

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out

of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive

coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my

cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious

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Wherever any of them were educated, just keep in mind that 50% of them

finished in the bottom half of their class....lol

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Early indications following surgery point to a full restoration of

previous sight. Out of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and

found that hard or excessive coughing can result in retinal detachment.

I had been a little lax in getting my cough under control, but no doubt

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LOL Good point!!!!

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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Bettye, I am very flexible on my visits to Vicksburg. I am looking forward to

meeting you. When we get together, I can share on topics like exercise, diet,

and osteoperosis, some of the main things we have to deal with. You can

inlighten me on what you have learned. And really, we will most likely find

mutual friends to talk over.

I have a recommendation to think on. While checking around for pulmonologists, I

was told of a very knowledgeable pulmonologist who also works with Dr. Studdard.

His name is Dr. S. . I understand he is quite intelligent and

competant, and he also suffers from asthma. And as you may be able to see as you

read posts, some of our biggest problems come from a pulmonologist's not

understanding our immediate needs. But you may also want to see Dr. Lasky, who I

am sure would be most happy to work with a pulmonologists like Dr. . I

willl look up Dr. Jone's number.

If National Jewish did your initial diagnosis, you can take that to Dr. Lasky

and not have to redo anything. He may not even care to have the slides from your

biopsy redone.

Take care and I'll look forward to meeting you.

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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Bettye, Here are the numbers for Dr. and Dr. Lasky

Dr. Ken S .....

Dr. ph Lasky....

I have a theory that having two pulmonologists keeps them working harder on your

behalf, since each knows their peer will be judging their every appointment with

you. That would be a great plus. How ever you decide will be fine in my

judgement. Have a great weekend and I look forward to our coffee visit.

Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05

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Ooh YUK.... I'm too familiar with a throat that feels like the 'Bottom of the Cocky's Cage' ...as a Mouth breather it's a constant but my Meds for Interstitial Cystitis make it even worse...I don't take the tablet at night.. I have to keep waking up to have sips of water all night as it is....then run to the Loo....cripes...I'd NEVER get any sleep if my Gob was any drier!

Cheers,

GIO

> > > > >> > > > > > From: JerryB jerryb888@ ..>> > > > > Subject: Coughing And Retinal Detachment> > > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > > > > Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 6:54 AM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Due to a retinal detachment, I have been missing you all. Early indications following surgery point to a full restoration of previous sight. Out of curiousity, I have looked on the internet and found that hard or excessive coughing can result in retinal detachment. I had been a little lax in getting my cough under control, but no doubt I will call my pulmonologist and get serious about it. > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have any others on this list experienced this problem? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jerry/Mississippi/ 54/IPF/dx April 05> > > > >> >>