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I will share the little news that I have so far in relation to my health issues with the chronic cough and difficulty swallowing. I saw my family doctor on Monday. I have another test on March 12th in relation to these issues, and my doctor told me that the results could take a few weeks to come back. She will call me to tell me what the results are as soon as she gets them. My doctor told me that the first test (x-ray) of my throat and chest was positive! Nothing abnormal was found.
In the meantime, I will be going for a blood test in 3 weeks, as my doctor wants to look at my thyroid, and she also wants a urine test done to check everything. I have only one kidney since the age of 4. I am 69 now.
My right kidney was removed when I was 4 years old because the doctors said it was not functioning accurately. They told my parents their options...remove the kidney and I would have 50% chance to live...or choose not to remove it in which case I would surely die. So my doctor has been proactive, making sure that the kidney I have is functioning well. Thankfully it has been all these years, and I am very grateful.
My parents chose to give me a chance at life. You see, my parents had already lost 5 children before I was born. 4 were miscarriages, then my brother Richard, who was born in 1950, died at the tender age of 7 months in 1951....bronchial pneumonia.
I was born in 1956, just two months before my mother's 41st birthday! Anyway, thankfully I am still here and have not needed any form of dialysis, as I do my best to take care of the one kidney I have! I weigh 130 pounds and have never been a big eater! But I try to eat as healthy as I can!
I have never smoked, done any drugs, and I do not drink alcohol.
I will let you know any more news as such becomes available, but for now this is the news I have.
Thank you all so much for taking time to read my posts, it really means so much to me! Your love, friendship, support, prayers and thoughts on my behalf is a huge encouragement to me. A heartfelt thanks to you all!
Thank you for the update. What a blessing you were to your parents after all that tragedy. I'm thankful the tests have been coming back all right so far.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
All the best Jan
Linda, first of all it is great that your lung X-ray was clear with no issues. I hope that your other tests go well and that there is nothing abnormal. I am sad that your siblings were lost at such tender ages. You are doing well even with just one kidney! I wish you well and good health always and I am keeping you in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so thankful so far the test come back good. Wow.... I am so thankful you are doing well with one kidney after all these years. Blessings. Prayers.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you! Those tests and waiting for the results can be pretty stressful. Hugs from all of us!
ReplyDeleteVery glad that the first tests came back good!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that your parents had your kidney removed. Five kids before that. Heartbreaking.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Linda. Bigggg huggggs.
...Linda, I hope that your medical team can find a way to correct your cough and difficulty swallowing. Be strong and well.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your upcoming medical tests!
ReplyDeleteI am praying that all your tests come back with great results.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you so much for sharing with us. Your poor folks. They had already been through so much — I’m so glad you survived and have been functioning fine with one kidney. That must have been scary for you too, having to be careful. I’m glad the tests look normal, and I hope they can cure the cough and swallowing problem. Much love and hugs. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI have a great nephew who was born with one kidney, and medical staff are not concerned, but it would be nice to have a spare. I'm pleased you look after yourself well and hope they get to the bottom of the coughing and swallowing issues.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about your health. Good to know that u have been taking care of your health since the very beginning and that explains why u are healthy even with one kidney. take care dear linda and may your health/medical check up will all be good/positive!!
ReplyDeleteSo, the issue is still a mystery? Hopefully they'll figure out the issue so you can heal up. It's not fun not feeling well.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you have been getting good test results. I can't imagine the sorrow in your parents lives and the joy when they were able to raise you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update! I hope the doctors find a reason for your difficulties and that it can be cured quickly. Prayers lifted!! xo
ReplyDeleteI am saying a prayer for your next March visit, Linda. I'm so sorry your mom lost five children. Having only one kidney since you were 4; you must really lead a healthy lifestyle. My mother had kidney issues as well, so I understand. Thank you for the update, as I have been thinking about you and hoping things will get better for you soon. Happy March Linda!
ReplyDeleteHopefully this clears up. A colleague got hit by a bad cold and was having trouble swallowing.
ReplyDeleteVery, very best to you!
ReplyDeleteCuídate mucho. Te mando un beso y mi cariño.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear nothing abnormal was found on the x-rays. Going through all those tests, and the waiting are the worst, before knowing the results. All the best, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for letting us know! So far, so good.
ReplyDeleteVai dar tudo certo, querida amiga,
ReplyDeletecontinue nos dando notícias sobre sua saúde,
que tudo corra bem com você.
Um beijo 🌺💜🙏
It sounds like you're making some sound health choices.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know all that - sounds like you have always taken good carea of yourself.
ReplyDeleteDear friend Linda! The word "positive" sure made me jump! In fear! Usually that means bad news as in cancer or such...
ReplyDeleteOh, wow on your kidney.... It must´ve been very tough on your parents. Yay for good doctors! Number 6 for some reason is my lucky number, just by the way. So I am lucky I met you!
Warm hugs and much love on the way, to a healthy and mostly happy life!!