I should start out with the info about my Neck. I did have the surgery on Sept. 13 where all the hardware was removed - I have a completely fused 7 vertebrae fusion with an add'l laminectomy done on T2. I am pain free in the cervical area with the exception of the muscles and nerves. I am in PT for that.
While having the chest X-rays for the pre-surgery it was discovered that I have scoliosis of the thoracic area. Which prompt more testing and I have an S-shape throughout my entire thoracic spine. That surgeon said I am looking at a 12 to 15 vertebrae fusion. Not at this time since I have other issues to deal with.
They also found on that complete spine X-ray a large portion of my intestines up in my chest area under my diaphragm and liver as well as a severely enlarge heart. I was told to see my Cardiologist asap. Which I did. That info is following.
It has been confirmed I have secondary PH (Pulmonary Hypertension).
I have been through almost every test under the
sun, my RHC with medicines will be taking place as soon as I get through my
Pulmonary stress test. I will getting the date for this on Monday. Recent Stress
Test was stopped after only 4 mins. I could not breathe. Heart rate 155, pb
dropped.
I had 2 different PFT's at 2 different locations with the same
failed findings. They are trying to get me in for the pulm. stress test asap as
I have an extremely large heart at the moment. They need to find out
why.
I am seeing a PH Cardiologist so he is on top of this.
Recent tests since July have been echo - approx. PA pressures were 35.
Up 15 points since March.
Chest X-ray - Sept. Severe cardiomegaly with
twisted aorta. Pulmonary Fibrous and scoliosis.
EKG - abnormal
PFT
- failed - Neuromuscular weakness (no asthma) He wants to order a muscle biopsy
to see what kind of Neuromuscular condition I'm dealing with. 1st things 1st he
said.
Ct-Scans with/wo contrast showed same as chest X-ray.
Blood
gases - just normal at 83.
As with everything there is more tests that have to be done - some of my current meds have either been discontinued or changed out of help aide in my healing.
