Update on pberggren

[Rose Cozzette]

It is highly recommended that I get MedicAlert with the CIs.

I think I am going to get it because I can have my Wegs info on there as well and current meds, etc.

When I have to go to the ER or am in an accident, etc, the first responders can call in to Medic Alert and get all my current info and docs names and numbers.

But they don't have any nice braclets or watches that I like. hmmm.

that medicalert is a really good idea.

[Sangye]

drz, MRIs use an enormous magnet so if you have any metal in your body it will be pulled out.




Of course, first you have to get the MRI machine into the hospital. (My jaw literally dropped open watching this)

[drz]

Ya, CTs and x-rays are OK but not MRIs.

CT scans are not good though if you have kidney damage. The dye is hard on them but I heard they have a newer option that is not so dangerous.

They told me the MRI would heat up any metal inside of me which could cause damage just like putting metal into a microwave oven. I have had metal inserted during two previous operations but it disolved over time so MRIs have not been a problem for me.

[Sangye]

Fortunately they don't use contrast dye for all CT scans. Lung CTs are fine without it, unless they're suspecting blood clots.

[pberggren1]

Just got back from my doc appt.

The CT of bladder did not show anything abnormal. So my doc said that if the blood in urine continues then he will ask the urologist to do another scope just to make sure. The CT did reveal a new nodule in the lung though. But he was comparing to the CT in May of 2010 instead of Dec. 2010. So it does not surprise me that there is a nodule or 2 still there.

I am off all antibiotics now.

I see my doc again on Sept. 7.

He is going to arrange for me to have the meningococcal vaccine some time next week.

He also told me that he diagnosed a 74 year old man with Wegs last week. Kidney, lungs, and sinuses involved.

[Sangye]

Wow Phil, finally you're off all antibiotics!! Whooya!!!! I bet you thought that day would never come.

[RudiK]

Congratulations, Phil, to get off the antibiotics. It will get better, it may just take one step at a time. Don't give up hope.

[DEE]

Thats great news Phil ,one step forward !!!!

[pberggren1]

I hope I start to feel a bit better in some ways now that I am off the antibiotics.

[Rose Cozzette]

excellant on the antibiotics! and you will feel better off it. get all my labs done this week.