We don't really know anything thing more than we did. The only thing we really learned about the oxygen sensor test was that they 'average' the numbers over the hours of the night, and if the number hits a certain 'consistently' then they do the machine thing. I thought we blew past GPAs years ago? So there's no 'official' COPD diagnosis, or at least no one is willing to commit and say so. I am so freaking rattled right now- and disgusted, disappointed, pissed off...the whole gamut...we both are.
About the only thing the cardiologist was willing to say was that there was 'significant' lung damage, but wouldn't elaborate on how much/what that meant. She wants him to see another doctor- one that's booked up for months in advance. I'm kinda of my husband's frame of mind right now...these past two weeks have been almost effing unbearable- and they want him to wait for months to find out if his primary is a blistering idiot who jumped the gun on a diagnosis she had no authority to make?
Really, really tired right now, dear friends...just wanted to let you know what we (didn't) find out since you've been so...everything. There are no words.
I'll try to be a little more coherent tomorrow so I can thank you properly for all your love and support, because I'm not worth even half a damn right now. *hugs you*
Oh Catty I'm so sorry to hear the struggle you and your husband are going through, doctors can be so frustrating. Hang in there and hold on to hope. Both of you are in my thoughts.
Bless...there you are!! Have missed you, sweetheart!
This whole wretched mess is beyond frustrating, hon...but we have a couple of leads to follow, so hopefully we can find a few answers there. Thank you so much, Kiti...I do hope life is treating you better... *hugs more*
I wish it didn't feel so much like running in circles. They brought another sensor for him to wear again last night, so he's supposed to at least get a phonecall with the results and a printed copy. The home-health company is also supposed to talk to his doctor about it. Not a whole lot, but still more than we had. *hugs*
Oh god, you've got to love the endless tangle of confusion and stress that is the health system. I seriously hope you get some answers and a solid path to follow, because you don't deserve this kind of shitty mess. Keep strong.
You are so right, Meggie...it makes no sense at all. We are hashing back over everything, and have a couple of small leads we are hoping to follow up. Thank you, sweetheart, we will. Take care of you, too!
This whole wretched mess is beyond frustrating, hon...but we have a couple of leads to follow, so hopefully we can find a few answers there. Thank you so much, Kiti...I do hope life is treating you better... *hugs more*
Not a whole lot, but still more than we had. *hugs*