Fluid on the lungs

[billybags]

Husband has now got fluid on the lungs, it was picked up by a nuero specialist and they want to do a lung tap. Has any one had this procedure done. He has had fluid on the lungs a few months ago but the neph did not feel concerned about it. I know about the fluid build up, he is on PD and using bags accordingly but he is so out of breath.

[monrein]

I've never had it done but I was in a hospital once for a week and my "roommate" had that done.  She was in a lot of distress at the time and the procedure helped her enormously.  She had a long-standing liver transplant and was in her early 70's and had this done on more than one occasion when the fluid buildup became too much.

I think it's a bit uncomfortable like so many procedures but she didn't complain about that since the relief was well worth it for her.  I hope the tap will help your husband.

[Adam_W]

A few weeks ago, I had a lot of fluid on my lungs. It was bad enough that that I had to spend a night in ICU and be on oxygen for about 24 hours. I was coughing violently and was very short of breath. Thought I was gonna die!

[jbeany]

Hope it helps him feel better!

[boswife]

how awful.  Bo did have fluid on his lungs just reciently and we just got to get agressive with his hemo.  It only took us 3x of taking more fluid off when he Dialysised.  He got REAL good all of a sudden when they mentioned the 'tap'.  Dont know that you can do anything like that with PD but i suppose that they'ed give that a try first if available 

[lmunchkin]

BB, have they said how this fluid got there?  I know when J. was doing PD, he did absorb some of the fluid!  But they just backed off on his fills!  Dont know about this "tap".  Sorry, Im not much help here.  Do ask if they may have an idea where this fluid is coming from.

So sorry about this!  You have been through alot with him!  Praying for you both, Ann!

lmunchkin     

[del]

BB have they checked to see how well the PD is working for him. The peritoneal can stop working and your body will start absorbing the fluid instead of removing it from your body like it is supposed to.  Hubby had fluid on his lungs (although an x ray didn't show it) when PD stopped working for him.  He gained 25 lbs of fluid and he wasn't even swollen.  He switched to hemo and in a few treatments the fluid was removed and he felt fine. 

I think the procedure is uncomfortable but well worth the discomfort.

[billybags]

Thanks every body, I had to call the paramedics out yesterday at tea time he could not get his breath and he was admitted to the renal ward. the doctor said his right lung has lots of fluid and the left one was crackly and wet, what ever that means.  This is Thursday morning and he has just phoned to say he is waiting for a renal doctor to sort him out.
I also would like to know where the fluid is coming from. He has been on PD for 3 years now and up to now had no problems. The thing is , is it his heart or is it renal, I just wish to God they would sort it out once and for all. Heom would not be a good idea because it would put such a lot of strain on his dicky heart and I don't think it could cope with it. I will keep you informed.

[lmunchkin]

   &     to you BB!

lmunchkin     

[billybags]

Hubby released from hospital this afternoon after 3 nights and 3 different wards. They took a sample of fluid off his lungs on Wednesday to check it out. he has had a couple of x-rays and scans  on his lungs.  To-day Thursday he was told that it is probably his heart because his peritoneal is in tact. They drew a litre and half off his left lung. We have to go back in two weeks time because they are to discuss a different regime for his dialysis.We can not get into see the cardiologist for another month. He said he can breath a lot easier.

[boswife]

I hope he will feel well until then and yu get some peace.  I just want to remind you that many who have gone from PD have been surprised that they are so comfortable with it and come to feel better so it's worth it.  I hope you get to keep your PD, but dont let the possibility of hemo worry you.    and be well..

[lmunchkin]

Well said, Boswife!  Just hang in there BB and know that we are here for you!  We do understand that this is hard for you to see your husband going through all this "Krap"!  You are his Rock!

Praying for you,    and   

Lee