http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:23:52 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/10576580-second-pneumothorax#10576580 Hi! I am so glad to have found a safe place to talk to people who know what I am going through right now. I am 50 years old and a non-smoker. I had my first spontaneous pneumo two years ago. I was returning from a vacation in the Caribbean. I had had a cough prior to the vacation and during, but thought nothing of it. During the flight I felt a sharp pain in my chest, but I wrote it off as heartburn. Went back to work and started to feel winded even talking. I still thought it was the cough, but... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:11:17 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/10339058-paralyzed-diaphram#10339058 Three years ago I had 4 episodes of pneumonia in less than 3 months, was hospitalized twice. I have never fully recovered and my PCP referred me to a lung doctor. Saw him about ten days ago, he had my xrays and told us that my diaphram on the right side is paralyzed and that there is nothing that can be done for this. I have had extreme fatigue, am unable to keep up with my housework or even do the things that I enjoy doing. The very same day he had me do a test with a little meter that meas... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:29:02 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/3547097-lawsuits-resulting-from-pneumothorax-after-injecti#3547097 I had a trigger point injection from a pain management dr and ended up in the E R with a complete collapse.I have a chest tube in now.Pretty uncomfortable still.Has anyone else had this happen and is suing the dr even something i should think of.Would really appreciate some feedback Thanks... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:56:26 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/2885217-severe-shortness-of-breath-for-6-months-help-me#2885217 Firstly, thanks in advance for anyone compassionate enough to read my story especially offer any suggestions or advice. I've tried to be as thorough as possible. 6 months ago, my life basically ended, i'm running out of hope. Anybody that is able to, please help. I'm male. 36 years old. 6 feet 2 inches. 190 lbs. This condition started in the first week of March. It came upon me while I was on the end of my second dose of Amoxicillin for an apparent sinus infection. A severe shortness of bre... Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:10:49 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/2505224-pneumothorax-videos-on-mdjunction#2517534 Hi - it's me again... I got many PMs from members asking to upload their own videos. At this point we can't add to the library . but hope we will be able to soon, we understand the importance of that! and another (not related) topic...Two weeks ago we added to the (now available on chrome too) the Groupon application that shows you the hottest daily deals in your town, every day. We received great feedback from the people using the toolbar so I suggest trying it out!!! CU roy... Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:20:15 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/2200549-pneumothorax#2362358 Hey. Sorry to hear that youve been having a hard time. I hope everything went well for you over the holidays. I want to help answer your questions or at least share some stories so you feel a little bit more comfortable. Im 19. My first Pneumo was at 16. Im not a smoker, nor is anyone i am ever around. But one day i had an intense pain in my chest followed by muscle spasms causing me to go to the ER. There they told me i had a pneumo thorax. My journey began.. I have much experience in c... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:56:26 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/2128298-an-experience-spontaneous-pneumothorax-18-yo#2208380 Do you mind emailing/messaging me about your experience? It sounds like we have gone through the same thing. I'm a little bit older than you--24--and I was admitted into the hospital for a pnuemo almost three weeks ago. I'm having a lot of complications. Right now I'm on my fourth chest tube. Did you have any complications with your lung staying inflated? Did they come into your room every morning to do a chest x-ray too? if you're at home, are you scared that you're going to have your lung ... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:39:09 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/1904298-new-to-this-group#1904298 Hello, I just found out that there is a group for Pneumothorax on this site. I can't believe it! I suffered a spontaneous pneumo when I was 19 (I'm 33 now). I was hospitalized for over 2 weeks and ended up having surgery to correct it. I actually had it twice before that when I was younger, but it corrected itself before I got to the hospital and went undiagnosed. Unfortunately, my surgery was for the left lung, and my previous episodes were for my right lung, so I feel like a ticking ti... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:26:42 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/762643-reredwooddust-in-my-lungs#772138 I worked around redwood most of my life, falling,bucking,whatever, The planing mill, we ran kiln dried wood,the planers produce very small fibers, in abundance. It isn't just the dust, it is loaded with tannic acid a known carcinogen, similar things happen in red cedar mills,different acid though The phoney dust masks the company provided did little,the particulates were too small. My lungs feel good,my hill to the ocean is steep,no more stopping to wheeze. They didn't fix my hea... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:41:56 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/16955-rewelcome-to-the-pneumothorax-support-group#685284 Hi Hayley and Katie I have had quite a few pneumothorax over a number of years and have had, by the sounds, the same operation as you two on both of my lungs. My pneumothorax began when I was about 20 years old and were the start of my diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome. I do know people who have had unexplained pneumothorax that has happened just the once and that has been it. I'm afraid it is a lottery as to if you will get them with your other lung. :S Polly :)... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:21:51 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/412614-hi-#412614 Hi Im Katie, Im 29 and have had 4 pneumothorax and a operation on my right lung I have have never met or spoken to anyone who has had any pneumothorax so it will be nice to relate to people, I haven't been told why my lungs collapse or whats wrong with me, I constantly worry about when it will happen again :( every pain i get i think its going to collapse, I have so many unanswered questions i don't know where to start, Has anyone been told why they have had pneumothorax, People ask me whats wro... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:40:24 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/336453-just-in-the-hospital#336453 hey my names frankie i just got out the hospital for pneumomediastinum if you dont know what that is its a a sort of tair or puncture in my left lung and it leakin air around my heart if it gets worse it can cause me to have a collapsed lung or medical term Pneumothorax its very painful but its due to my recent drug use just lookin for some support to help me get threw the pain... Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:13:56 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/16954-making-the-most-of-the-pneumothorax-support-group-experience#16954 The Pneumothorax Support Group is full of ways to interact and share your knowledge and experience. It's your chance to be around people who are dealing with the same issues as you do and understand you best. The Pneumothorax Support Group has 3 main discussion topics. You can explore them by clicking the link on the left. As this group just started we'll need people to jump start it and make it as productive as other groups on this site are. To get an idea you can visit the or the one. It... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:01:24 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/general-support/16953-how-to-join-the-pneumothorax-support-group#16953 OK. The No. 1 of all No.1 questions ;-) "I can't seem to be able to respond to a post", "why can't I start a new discussion?". At the top right of any page in the support group you'll see a button for "join this group". Once you press it, you're automatically a group member and able to join the discussions. Try it ;-) now! Waiting for No.2, Any more questions? Best, Alon... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:01:23 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/16952-technical-stuff-related-to-the-pneumothorax-support-group#16952 Hi , I'm Alon, nice to meet you all ;-) I'm in charge of all the technical stuff around the site and the support group. If you have any problem, want to ask a technical question or would like to suggest a new addition to the Pneumothorax group – please contact me (via PM). I hope to CU here a lot. Sincerely, Alon... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:01:22 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/pneumothorax-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/16951-hello-pneumothorax-support-group-im-roy#16951 Hello, My name is Roy. Alon and I run MDJunction. We hope that the Pneumothorax Support Group will grow into a real meaningful place for all of you, as other groups in MDJunction are (you can see the as an example). We are here to help in any way we can. Enjoy, roy... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:01:21 -0800